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The History of Wills & Probate – Part II
On the 12th of January 1858, the Principal Probate Registry was established. This new registry keeps a copy of every will provided as well as copies of letters of administration. [...]
The History of Wills and Probate – Part I
Until the 12th of January 1858, all wills had to be proved by the church and the other courts. A judge had to approve a will to ensure that it [...]
Electronic Assets & Where They Fit In Your Will
We all know why we create a will. We use it to protect our assets after we pass on and to ensure our loved ones get exactly what we want [...]
What Happens If There Are Multiple Wills?
While many know what can happen if you don’t have a Will, clients are less certain about the outcome when the opposite occurs: What happens when someone dies leaving multiple [...]
Six Out Of 10 people Believe That Divorce Is Too Easy
Almost six out of 10 people believe that there are not enough legal hurdles to deter couples from rushing into divorce. A poll was conducted by the Office of National [...]
Common Delays In Conveyancing
Moving house is a very stressful time for the vast majority of people. Because of the number of people involved in the transaction chain and the small timescale that things [...]