Unfortunately, accidents happen all the time and being injured as a result of these accidents isn’t uncommon. However, some injuries can cause not only significant damage to your body but a number of additional problems too, such as financial issues. Thankfully, depending on the type of accident you had, where it happened and what caused …
Commonly Asked Questions About Contentious Probate
When a loved one passes away, the last thing you want to be worrying about is what happens to their estate and assets, and thankfully, if they have a will, things are often much easier. However, this isn’t always the case and sometimes, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to dispute …
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The Basics all Employees Should know About Equal Pay
Many employees don’t know much about employment law and they aren’t actually familiar with what their employment rights are. For the most part, this isn’t too much of an issue and as you may expect, you don’t necessarily need to be clued up on these things unless you’re experiencing problems in the workplace that may …
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying And Selling Properties Simultaneously
Aside from those who are purchasing a property for the first time or property investors who are expanding their portfolio, the vast majority of people who are buying a new property will also be selling a property at the same time. Undertaking these two transactions simultaneously has a number of benefits and more often than …
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Divorce or Dissolution
When getting married or forming a civil partnership, no one thinks that their relationship will end in divorce or dissolution, but unfortunately, this is sometimes the case. Separating from your partner can be an incredibly upsetting and difficult time and aside from handling your emotional state, there are a number of practical things that you …
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Important Things to Think About When Writing a Will
It goes without saying that it is undeniably important to have a will, especially as you get older, become a homeowner and have children. Simply put, if you die without a will then you will die ‘intestate’ and the Law of Intestacy will be followed when it comes to the distribution of your estate and …
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Everything You Need To Know About Equity Release
More often than not, when investing in a property here in the UK, people will require a mortgage. Homeowners tend to only put down the required deposit when purchasing, but over the years after making a considerable number of payments towards their mortgage, they may eventually end up owning their property outright. It is fair …
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Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Lasting Powers Of Attorney
For some people, there comes a time in their lives where they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves, whether this may be related to their finances, their property or their healthcare and medical treatment. In this situation, they may have someone who is legally able to make these decisions on their behalf, …
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Understanding The Differences Between Joint Tenants And Tenants In Common
Nowadays, with the continually increasing house prices here in the UK, many are unable to purchase a property by themselves and in order to get on the housing market, it is becoming increasingly common for two people to own a property together. Whether you decide to purchase with a friend or with your partner, it …
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Understanding More About Prenuptial Agreements
Getting married is a huge step to take with your partner and whilst planning your big day, you will have lots of things to think about. From finding a venue to buying outfits, there is so much to plan. However, for some, a visit to a family law solicitor will be an important step during …