One of the main problems facing the Probate Registry in recent times has been the steady rise of ‘Home-Made DIY Wills’. There are several ways to create a Will; the two most common are to instruct a solicitor on your behalf, or alternatively make a Home-Made version using a DIY Wills Kit.
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Individuals can be put off making a Will for all manner of reasons. Maybe the cost is too high or the process seems too complicated. Or perhaps many just delay in writing one, planning on sorting it out at a later date.
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There are three primary ways in which a Will can be revoked. The first two methods are made with an express intention to do so; either by the creation of a new Will or the destruction of the current one.
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The rise of the internet in recent years has made distance selling more popular than ever. It is for this reason that the Government has introduced the new Consumer Contract Regulations as a means to ensure that the rights of the consumer are protected at all times.
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When people search for a legal service, there is sometimes confusion between the definitions of ‘lawyer’ and ‘solicitor’. At Seatons, we have both solicitors and lawyers that work in our Corby and Kettering Offices, and this gives us sufficient scope to deal with a wide range of cases. But what are the fundamental differences between the two terms?
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Recent years have seen the emergence of websites offering ‘quickie divorces’ at rock bottom prices. With the rising number of divorces throughout the UK, this initially appears an attractive option to many married couples seeking a quick, easy divorce on a budget.
The current law on repossessions is particularly vague with individuals not being provided with an appropriate legal basis to adequately prepare their case, should the circumstance ever arise. Many do not have a basic understanding of their legal rights in this area and this can often lead to finance companies and other high street lenders repossessing vehicles without following the prescribed steps.
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In life we all face problems from time to time that can cause us to suffer from increased levels of stress. If we separate from somebody, or even worse, get divorced, then the stress levels involved are quite high but how stressful is separation or a divorce?
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Food labelling is one of the latest areas of law to come under a wave of reform from the EU. As of 13 December 2014, foods across the EU must all meet the same labelling requirements as the EU’s objective of harmonising member states legislation takes another step forward.
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A mother of three has been deemed to lack the mental capacity to make critical decisions about her own medical treatment, and a senior judge has ordered she undergo a risky operation that could save her life, against the wishes of her lawyer who said it was in her ‘best interests’ to avoid undergoing the operation.
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