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AdminA trust is a legal arrangement that can give you control over what happens to your financial assets both during your lifetime and when you die. Investigating trust options is an important consideration in estate planning.
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AdminTemperatures are expected to plummet this week, with snowfall expected across some parts of the UK. There’s already a frosty bite in the air and we’re wrapping our coats that little bit tighter as we scurry between buildings. When we’re at home, though, we want to be warm. If you’re struggling to afford your energy bill so you can keep warm this winter, there are a number of grants and benefits available through the government and energy providers to help you.
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Domestic Renewable Heat IncentivePosted on November 7, 2019 by
AdminA power of attorney grants one or more persons the authority to act on behalf of or represent another. A person can only give someone else this authority when they are of sound mind.
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AdminThe number of over 65s needing 24-hour care will rise to over 13 million by 2035, according to a report published in The Lancet Public Health.[1] Our population is aging. In 50 years’ time there will be more than 20 million people aged 65 plus.[2] As we get older, we are more likely to suffer from disabilities and chronic health conditions so subsequently we need more health and personal care. That’s why it is important to plan ways to finance any future care fees as early as possible.
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AdminWhen a person dies it’s natural to feel grief, longing and perhaps confusion as you remember your time together and all the cherished memories. Quite often, though, loved ones are also left feeling overwhelmed from having to navigate all the practical, legal and administrative obligations that come with dealing with a person’s death.
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AdminWith the new university year beginning, there are opportunities for landlords to rent out rooms individually. The biggest advantage of renting rooms to students is that there is a consistent, strong demand for accommodation, depending on where you buy of course. In today’s market, students are not the only tenants looking to house-share. According to Ideal Flatmate, the average age of a room-share tenant is now 30 years’ old.[1] Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are the second largest tenure in the UK; there are about 4.5 million HMO households in England.[2]
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AdminBuying your first property can be both daunting and exciting. Before you start looking for a home you need to research the property market, gather information about your personal finances, and seek meaningful, professional advice. It’s a large financial commitment and as a first-time buyer you’re probably brimming with questions.
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AdminDo you dream of spending this Christmas in a new property? With three months to go, there’s still time to make it a reality. The last working day you can complete a sale and move is Friday, 20 December.
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AdminIf you have been injured and somebody else is fully or partly to blame, you may be entitled to claim personal injury compensation. Personal injury claims cover physical injuries, illness and psychological disorders. As far as possible, compensation can help you to rebuild your life to the quality it was before the accident. Sustaining an injury as a result of another person’s negligence is hard to bear and compensation is a way of correcting that wrongdoing and suffering.
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AdminA person who occupies land belonging to someone else without permission (that is, without a formal licence, lease or without verbal consent) is known as a squatter. If certain conditions are met, a squatter can actually become the lawful owner of land. If you’re a property owner, particularly if you own lots of land or if it’s not your usual place of residence, it would be wise to know what rights squatters have and how you can keep ownership of your land.
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