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An insight into HLF Berry Solicitors by Law Intern Giulia Fichera
My name is Giulia Fichera and I was born in Sicily, where I recently graduated in Law. I landed in Manchester in February of this year, in order to sharpen my language…
Warning To Make A Will After Intestate Queries Rise Sharply
WillsThe importance of making a Will has been emphasised again recently after it was shown that intestate queries have more than doubled in the last five years.
Are you prepared to live to 100?
WillsAs one-in-three babies born today can expect to live to this milestone age, it seems this is something more of us need to start planning for.
Dishonesty in divorce settlements will no longer be tolerated
Family and MatrimonialIn a landmark ruling, The Supreme Court has found in favour of two divorcees appealing their divorce settlements…
Understanding your duties and liabilities as a company director
Commercial LawAside from the obvious duties such as filing reports at Companies House, there are numerous other obligations placed upon company directors…
Landmark Inheritance Ruling Highlights Need To Make A Will
Uncategorized, Wills
The importance of making a Will has been emphasised by the recent landmark legal ruling by judges to award a disinherited daughter an inheritance of £164,000.
During the case, the court heard that Mrs Jackson, who passed away in 2004,…
Do You Own Property Abroad? There’s A New EU Law You Should Know About
Residential Property, WillsA new piece of European Union legislation has just come into force that changes the previous inheritance laws governing…
Different ways to a divorce settlement
Family and MatrimonialWhen you have taken the difficult step of deciding to divorce, working out your future arrangements for…
New Intestacy Rules: What They Mean To You 15 June 2015
Family and Matrimonial, WillsIf a loved one dies without leaving a Will, the Intestacy Rules dictate how his or her estate is divided. These rules stipulate who inherits and who does not…