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Until relatively recently, it was easier for one spouse to obtain a order directly against a company in which their spouse was a shareholder provided they could control the company absolutely and provided they had acted with impropriety. This was further watered down to do away with any need...
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Rules To Live (Together) By
A recently reported case of battling former cohabitants, illustrates the importance of documenting at an early stage of a relationship when finances begin to become entwined, what you might both expect if you split up. In the present case, the couple, had been in a thirty year relationship...
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Will-writing quality scheme on the way
Following on from my blog last week regarding the Government's rejection of the proposal to regulate Will-writing, it seems that hopefully not all is lost. The Law Society has designed a Will-Writing Quality Scheme which is set to launch in July, with firms being able to join from...
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Why you should make a Will if you own property
Most people are aware that they should really have a Will in place to deal with their estate on their death. However, if you own a property, it is crucial that a Will is put in place. Reasons to ensure that you have a Will if you own property include:- 1) Protecting your family...
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Insurance Companies and Fairy Tales
Those lovely people in the insurance industry continue to argue that personal injury solicitors are not needed by injured victims because they, and all insurance companies, will look after them. They say they will make sure that the correct amount of compensation is paid to accident victims in...
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