This is a complex question, with a complicated answer, but if you have assets abroad such as a holiday home, it’s vital that you seek legal advice about your estate here in the UK and your assets abroad.
You will need to make a Will here in the UK and make another Will in the country where yo...
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Save the Date!
Once again, its time for the Andover Business Fair. The first of two fairs will take place in Andover High Street on Friday 5th May 2017, from 10 am until 4 pm and we shall be there. A range of Solicitors, legal executives and legal assistants will be on hand &n...
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More and more couples are choosing to live together without having married. But not all fully understand the legal and practical implications. In particular, what happens if things go wrong?
Of course, things often go right; cohabitation is no more risky than marriage in that context. However, it d...
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The short answer to this question is no, a verbal co-habitation agreement is not legally binding and because you are not married, you have no legal rights as a couple. Therefore, if you are planning to live together as a couple, or if you are already living together, you should seriously consider a...
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There are a number of different ways you can review the flood risks of a property you are considering buying. But your best bet may be to do some research into the area before you get as far as making an offer on a property.
There is a new service available on the GOV.UK website that allows yo...
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One of the biggest assets of your business is your people and you should make sure they are looked after by having a contract of employment in place as this forms your relationship with your employees.
Interestingly, there is no requirement to put an employment contract in writing, however by doing...
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The breakdown of a relationship is upsetting at any time, but if you are worried or concerned about how this will affect your children and your rights to see then, it can be even more distressing.
We’ll look at parental responsibility, who has it and any of the other issues that could affect...
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Deciding whether you need to see a solicitor after someone you love dies is really up to you, but there are many reasons why you may want to.
There are a number of steps you’ll need to go through after a family member or loved one dies and some of these may be easier if you use a solicitor....
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Taking on a commercial lease is a big step for your business and there are many things to consider. Some of these are about suitability for your business and some are about the lease. We’ll look at some of these considerations for you so you’ve got some information to start with.
The Le...
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When buying a property, how much time do you give to thinking about subsidence and sinkholes? Probably not much, if any at all but there does seem to be more reports of holes opening up. A hole opened up in London last year, where there is little known mining in that area, so how can you find whethe...
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