Posted 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.
Read more...Posted on October 28, 2019 by
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]
Read more...Posted on October 10, 2019 by
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.
Read more...Posted on August 15, 2019 by
AdminAnyone familiar with BBC One’s Heir Hunters programme will know about the otherwise relatively unknown and niche industry of probate genealogy research. When someone passes away, they leave behind an estate; it’s necessary to distribute that estate to the rightful heirs, known as beneficiaries. As the programme highlights, it’s not always easy to identify who should benefit from the estate or, if the beneficiary is known, to locate their whereabouts.
Read more...Posted on June 26, 2019 by
AdminYou may have only just finished getting rid of those last, stubborn granules of sand that pocketed themselves from your last summer holiday (where do they keep coming from?), but that time of the year is nearly upon us again. Just a few more weeks and school will be out, which can be terribly exciting for kids, but can be enough to make parents order double-shot espressos – when they don’t even drink coffee. And, if you’re divorced, the summer holidays can be enough to tip you into caffeine-addiction territory.
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