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Why it takes time to obtain the Grant of Probate
As an executor, you are likely to need a Grant of Probate to enable you to carry out the deceased’s wishes as was set out
Social Media: The unconscious privacy threat
A patient who is unconscious in an Intensive Care Unit is at their most vulnerable. Often fighting for their life, the individual is not in
Is your reputation being threatened?
Has someone threatened to post something about you online? Or has a journalist been in touch about an article they intend to publish about you?
Making a will after your spouse or partner has died
Coming to terms with the death of your spouse or partner will take time, but at some point you will need to think about financial
Interns celebrate completion of internship at solicitors
Three interns have celebrated the completion of a new training programme at Parnalls Solicitors following a gruelling two-week training and work experience. The company developed
Selling your home in a flat market, some top tips
Experts predict that the housing market will face some challenging times in the months ahead as the number of sales continue to fall. With the
New Media and Communications Court list reflects surge in internet defamation claims by Laura Baglow
New Media and Communications List On 1 October 2019, the Civil Procedure Rules will be amended to create a new formally designated specialist Media and
Has your personal information been shared without your permission?
It can be extremely upsetting if your personal information has been shared online or elsewhere without your permission. This could include your financial details or
Planning your escape to the country, what you need to consider – part 2
Are you keen to escape the rat race with a move to the countryside? Maybe you would just like a bit more space or perhaps
Government consultation on new national model for shared ownership
The Government has published a consultation on a new national model for shared ownership to make it easier for people to buy more of their
Choosing a partnership structure
You and your business partner may have a fantastic business idea and wish to launch your business as soon as possible, but before you do
Planning for what happens when you die by Deborah Adams
In this day and age there are various different types of funerals which people do need to consider carefully and leave instructions for their family.
Changes to legislation could offer protection for tenants in the private rental sector
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019 and seeks to introduce protection for most residential tenants in the private rented
Move to the country – Part One
For the first time on record, the average age of someone moving to the countryside is now under 40. More of us, it seems, are
Will your septic tank still be legal in January?
With time running out for certain septic tank owners to make their septic tanks legally compliant, is this something that you need to consider now?
The death knell for ‘kiss and tell’?
In a recent privacy claim involving a ‘kiss and tell’ publication, the Claimant was a former lottery winner. He and his then wife won £41
Selling your property at auction
Programmes like Homes Under the Hammer have certainly raised the profile of property auctions. Although auctions still only account for two per cent of all
Not looking so good – your guide to compensation for botched non-surgical cosmetic procedures
The growth in the popularity of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in recent years has been fueled by social media, with its focus on body image and
New threshold of seriousness in defamation proceedings
In libel actions brought by French aerospace engineer Bruno Lachaux against the Evening Standard, the Independent Newspaper and the i, the Supreme Court has clarified
Legal considerations when building a granny annex
If you have an elderly parent, you probably worry about the difficulty of looking out for them, particularly if they live some distance away. The