If you were to pass away suddenly, what would happen to your four legged friends? Whilst this is something that no parent wishes to consider the correct preparation can spare your family a lot of time, heartache and expense.
Burton YMCA have benefited from funds raised by Else Solicitors following a golf day recently held at Branston Golf Club.
Else Solicitor Caroline Major shares her experiences of being a property solicitor while working on a series of recent cases.
Proposals from the Ministry of Justice would see the introduction of a flat rate fee of £273 for applying for a grant of probate. Although this would be applied to practitioners and members of the public regardless of the size of estate, allowances are made of estates of less than £5000, which would not be charged.
Proposals from the Ministry of Justice would see the introduction of a flat rate fee of £273 for applying for a grant of probate. Although this would be applied to practitioners and members of the public regardless of the size of estate, allowances are made of estates of less than £5000, which would not be charged.
Warning – if you are hoping this is a juicy tale of battling beneficiaries or a feuding family, you may be disappointed! However if you are looking for a poorly drafted will leading to some extensive family tree investigation, then read on! This is a cautionary tale of the perils of not keeping your Will reviewed and updated. How things can go wrong even if there is no dispute. The facts are those of a real estate I am currently dealing with, but anonymised.
A recent change in the law, spotted by one of our Wills and Probate Solicitors in Today’s Wills and Probate, has outlined new compliance standards for those in the Funeral Plans sector. The move, which will see new regimes set in place by the Financial Conduct Authority, will change the way funeral planners market themselves, set out plans with customers and outlaw the use of commission.
A recent change in the law, spotted by one of our Wills and Probate Solicitors in Today’s Wills and Probate, has outlined new compliance standards for those in the Funeral Plans sector. The move, which will see new regimes set in place by the Financial Conduct Authority, will change the way funeral planners market themselves, set out plans with customers and outlaw the use of commission.
In a globalised business world, laws transcend borders as often as business opportunities. It is therefore extremely important to consider the impact of paperwork, local laws and possible legislative agenda changes when doing business abroad.
Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in which a neutral third party communicates between the parties to assist in their negotiations for settlement. It is a confidential procedure that provides the parties an opportunity to present offers and attempt to reach a settlement, without influencing the court process if the matter does eventually settle at a final hearing (also referred to as ‘without prejudice’).