The way in which businesses should go about recovering debts is changing.
On 1st October 2017, the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims will come into force. It will require businesses (including sole traders) that are owed money by individuals (and not by another business, unless that business is a...
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It’s a sad state of affairs when the agony of having a relative go missing is compounded by legal hurdles.
But that is often the reality. When a person disappears, the law does not make it easy for family members to keep matters relating to that person’s legal affairs, finances or prope...
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Military life can sometimes seem a million miles away from life as a civilian.
This is especially so when it comes to relationships. Marriage can be tough, whatever the context. But where one-half of a couple is absent for periods of time because of overseas deployment, there are additional strains...
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With consumers increasingly shopping from the comfort of their sofas, the online marketplace is an attractive place for a business to be.
And while it can be an easier and less expensive alternative to setting up shop on a high street, launching an online business is by no means entirely straightfo...
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The way in which businesses should go about recovering debts is changing.
On 1st October 2017, the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims will come into force. It will require businesses (including sole traders) that are owed money by individuals (and not by another business, unless that business is a...
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Most of us make informed choices every day. It’s part of normal life; we decide how to spend our money, how to manage our health, and much more besides.
But what happens if we lose the ability to make decisions that are in our best interests? The answer in many cases is that the courts will a...
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The cost of caring for an ageing population is a growing concern for individuals and families in the UK. And the reality is that many people will be forced to use hard-earned assets to pay for their care in later life, or when ill-health strikes.
A local authority will look at the value of th...
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Anyone who has bought or sold a home will know about the checks that make up a large part of the conveyancing process.
A buyer must understand what they’re buying. They need to know about any problems relating to the property and anything that might restrict their use of it. And they need to...
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So you’ve got a new business idea. You’re keen to burst onto the scene.
However, as with most things in life, preparation is everything. And writing a business plan is the best way of really focusing on what you’ve got to offer. It’s the vital first step that every entrepren...
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We’re not ones for adages. But, in our experience in life and in law, there is one that consistently rings true: you get what you pay for.
Everyone loves a bargain. No one wants to pay over the odds for anything. We understand that. When it comes to getting a professional job done properly, h...
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