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What should I do, I have received a letter from social services in respect of my children?
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What should I do, I have received a letter from social services in respect of my children?

Posted on 17th April 2020 in Family Law

It is likely to be extremely worrying if you receive a letter from children’s social services headed “Letter before Proceedings”.
Mark Williams

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Mark Williams

Partner and Solicitor
How to file a caveat and stop probate
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How to file a caveat and stop probate

Posted on 16th April 2020 in Dispute Resolution

In most cases, a Grant of Probate is required for the estate to be dealt with and administered. Without the Grant of Probate, an executor will not be able to sell any property which belongs to the deceased, nor will they have the authority to deal with the estate’s assets.
Martin Laver

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor
What is the updated Statement of Truth?
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What is the updated Statement of Truth?

Posted on 09th April 2020 in Affordable Housing

Just a quick (non coronavirus) update to say that from 6 April 2020, the statement of truth which must accompany any statement of case (sometimes called a “pleading”) or witness statement should now state:-
Stephen Burtchaell

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
What is the right to light easement?
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What is the right to light easement?

Posted on 06th April 2020 in Affordable Housing

The right to light is an easement that gives a landowner the right to receive light in buildings on their land.
Stephen Burtchaell

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
What is the reality of adverse possession and squatter’s rights?
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What is the reality of adverse possession and squatter’s rights?

Posted on 25th March 2020 in Residential Property

A concern for a property owner with vacant land and buildings is the possibility of third parties taking up residency on that land or within a building.
Nick Conner

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Nick Conner

Partner and Solicitor
Guide to intestacy
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Guide to intestacy

Posted on 24th March 2020 in Dispute Resolution

The intestacy rules will take effect where an individual dies without a valid Will in place.
Martin Laver

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor
What should be included in an allotment agreement?
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What should be included in an allotment agreement?

Posted on 19th March 2020 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters

With increased interest in gardening, healthy living and with many modern homes having only a pocket handkerchief of a garden, allotments are gaining in popularity.
Vernon Clarke

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Vernon Clarke

Partner and Solicitor
Special Guardianship Orders
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Special Guardianship Orders

Posted on 17th March 2020 in Family Law

We are often asked to advise relatives particularly Grandparents about “Special Guardianship Orders” but what are these orders and why would you need one?
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
What is IR35 and how can it affect my business?
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What is IR35 and how can it affect my business?

Posted on 12th March 2020 in Employment

To put it simply, IR35 legislation is designed to close a tax loophole where individuals avoid paying employee income tax and national insurance by using a ‘middleman’ correctly known as an intermediary, and paying themselves dividends.
Stephen Jennings

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor
When someone dies but has not made a will, what happens to their esate?
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When someone dies but has not made a will, what happens to their esate?

Posted on 04th March 2020 in Probate & Wills

Where someone dies but has not made a will the intestacy rules govern the distribution of their estate. Under the rules if you leave a spouse/civil partner and children then the first part of your estate passes to the spouse/civil partner.
Sue Halfyard

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Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive
NHS to trial Group B Strep screening in pregnant women
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NHS to trial Group B Strep screening in pregnant women

Posted on 28th February 2020 in Medical Negligence

With reference to this Daily Mail Online article, Tozers’ Group B Strep specialist Stuart Bramley comments on the NHS’s decision to trial Group B Strep screening in pregnant women.
Endurance Arthur

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Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor
GDPR after Brexit
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GDPR after Brexit

Posted on 27th February 2020 in Intellectual Property

Post Brexit and during the transition period of the withdrawal agreement the GDPR will continue to apply in the UK.
Jill Headford

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Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor