What Happens if You Die Without a Will in the UK?
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Dying without a Will in the UK can be a problematic situation for all involved. Without a valid Will in place, your estate will be shared out according to the legal process known as ‘intestate’. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what these intestacy rules are and what they mean. What Does […]
How to Deal with a Commercial Tenant Who Hasn’t Paid Their Rent
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Many commercial landlords may find themselves in a situation whereby their tenant has fallen into rental arrears. This article aims to set out how to deal with a commercial tenant who hasn’t paid their rent. There are things that should be considered when deciding which remedy to pursue such as: There are other breaches of […]
Divorce and Lockdown: The Real Story
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Analysing the impact the COVID-19 lockdown had on divorce rates and families across the UK As we are easing out of lockdown, I suspect that we are all wondering how this COVID-19 pandemic has and will continue to affect us, both in terms of our family lives and in the wider community. For some, the […]
Execution of Wills using Video Witnessing
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STEP have recently published a briefing note on the proposed legislation which will allow for the witnessing of Wills via video link. For a Will to be validly executed the current requirement is that it is signed by the testator in the presence of two independent witnesses who must then also sign and fill in […]
What is probate
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A quick and comprehensive overview of Probate, what it is and why you may need it. You can find more information about Probate and how a solicitor can help you here.
Wills – why do I need one
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A quick and comprehensive overview of Wills, what they are and why you need one. You can find more information about Wills and how a solicitor can help you here.
Lasting power of attorney
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A quick and comprehensive overview of Lasting Power of Attorney, what it is and why you need one. You can find more information about Lasting Power of Attorney and how a solicitor can help you here.
Legal advice for elderly clients
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This video details 5 essential legal decisions to consider approaching later life. There are all sorts of options available to you. You can find more information about them and how a solicitor can help you here.
Introducing Amanda
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Amanda is a solicitor in the Private Client Department at Buss Murton Law in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. She specialises in Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other areas of Private Client Law.
Covid-19 and the Commercial Landlord
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What can a commercial Landlord do about a non-paying Tenant during the Coronavirus pandemic? In response to Coronavirus, the Government has brought in new legislation in the form of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (‘the Act’). The Act has been put in place as an emergency measure to deal with the impact of the Coronavirus […]