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Executor disappears with the Inheritance – what do you do?

24/03/2011 by Angie Newnham in Wills and Power of Attorney

“What to do if an Executor disappears with all the Inheritance” was the question posed on a Citywire forum recently which received a number of very helpful comments showing some understanding of the issues involved, particularly with regard to the possibility of fraud.

Stamp Duty Land Tax – should this be reformed?

21/03/2011 by Angie Newnham in Conveyancing

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the UK is a tax paid by purchasers on the purchase price of a property. Properties valued at below £125,000 are below the SDLT threshold and no SDLT is payable upon the purchase price. For properties valued £125,001 – £250,000 SDLT is payable at […]

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With 90% mortgages once again, are we going to see first time buyers back in the market?

14/03/2011 by Angie Newnham in Conveyancing / Property law

Traditionally, first time buyers have been the foundation upon which the housing market has been based. Without the first time buyer at the bottom of the property ladder, those already on the way up the rungs had been unable to continue to move on up.

Appointments to suit you ~ at home or other convenient location

13/03/2011 by Angie Newnham in Company News / Legal

With our Head Office is based in Wimborne, Dorset we provide the majority of our legal services right across the UK. Our aim is to support you, communicating with you regularly and promptly via e mail and telephone. However, at times you may prefer a personal meeting , or we […]

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Mediation News

27/02/2011 by Angie Newnham in Family law

The Ministry of Justice has issued a news release, setting out that from April separating couples who wish to start court proceedings to contest the terms of their separation, will be expected to attend a mediation awareness session. This is intended to help couples consider whether mediation may be more appropriate in helping […]

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Legal Aid – Get involved!

25/02/2011 by Angie Newnham in Family law

An internet campaign to defend legal aid has been launched by The Law Society. Why not get involved and join the campaign by signing up to its principles of justice and representation? Just go to http://www.soundoffforjustice.org/ Follow the campaign on Twitter Follow the campaign on Facebook

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Executor disappears with the Inheritance – what do you do?

Stamp Duty Land Tax – should this be reformed?

With 90% mortgages once again, are we going to see first time buyers back in the market?

Appointments to suit you ~ at home or other convenient location

Mediation News

Legal Aid – Get involved!