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Helping separated parents access their children during lockdown

Family law
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Distressed parents whose legal rights around access to their children were not settled before the lockdown began are being urged to think creatively about their current options.

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Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Commercial contracts and agreements
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Most businesses are being severely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Once immediate concerns are resolved, many businesses may find they have more time on their hands to focus inwards on the internal policies and the contractual terms on which they operate.

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Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out

Wills & probate solicitors
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The position of both co-habitants and surviving spouses can be protected, and unplanned for inheritance tax bills avoided, by drawing up a Will rather than relying on “the one size fits all” provisions laid down by the intestacy rules.

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The dangers of homemade Wills

Wills & probate solicitors
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Homemade Wills can be dangerous and give rise to numerous problems, including family disputes and estate administration issues. Contact a Wills solicitor on 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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The short guide to a suspected brain tumour: Treatment and diagnosis

Medical negligence solicitors
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When one is suspected to have a brain tumour, it can be very frightening. We’ve put together a guide to help one navigate through this tough journey.

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Testamentary capacity explained

Court of Protection solicitors
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Our solicitors explain testamentary capacity and how it can affect the validity of a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 today to speak to a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Brain cancer signs, types and grades. Know yours.

Medical negligence solicitors
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Almost 11,700 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year – that’s 32 people every day. Do you know the common types and symptoms of a brain tumour?

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How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney

Private wealth services
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Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are vitally important documents: they give someone power to make decisions about your financial affairs, or to make decisions in relation to your personal welfare, after you lose capacity.

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Personal injury compensation and divorce

Family law
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Find out how a nuptial agreement could protect a personal injury compensation from divorce or relationship breakdown. Call 0800 652 8025

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Making gifts under Power of Attorney: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies

Court of Protection solicitors
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If you’re an Attorney or Deputy acting on an incapable person’s behalf, find out what gifts you can make under Power of Attorney. Call 0800 652 8025.

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The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

Wills & probate solicitors
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We explain how discretionary Will trusts work and explore how one might have prevented a family dispute over a Scottish estate. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation with a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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