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Richard Foyster, who heads the Personal Injury team at Ashtons, has recently obtained a substantial seven-figure injury claim settlement for Ms T. Ms T was a pillion passenger on a...
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The right of survivorship means that when one joint owner of a property dies, their interest passes automatically to the surviving owner or owners, whatever their will says. In England...
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Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to alternative ways of resolving disputes without the need for a trial, by settling a dispute outside of the courtroom. You can use ADR to...
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The 2024 Nicholson v Hale case revolves around a dispute over a private staircase, with the key issue being whether the respondents acquired a prescriptive right of way by long-term...
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Farmers are increasingly deciding to sell their farms for a variety of reasons. They may wish to retire, and their children do not necessarily wish to follow on in the...
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There are no two ways about it; when someone dies there is a lot to be done. The first things one might think about would be registering the death, organising...
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The basic premise of a partnership is two or more people trading in business together to make a profit. It is a relatively simple concept that has existed for centuries....
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Yes, you can gift property in France, but the gift is taxed in France when it is made rather than when you die. In 2026, each parent can give up...
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Question: I keep receiving letters from my French bank regarding my late husband’s accounts. He died resident in France in 2022 leaving an Australian Will. I’m not sure whether the...
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Question: I am selling my French house and moving back to the UK. I am wondering how to ‘cancel’ my French Will as this mentions the house and some other...
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When purchasing a property, it’s important to address potential health hazards and ensure the seller agrees to remove these before signing any contracts. Question: “The property we have found and...
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Question: How do you deal with potential health hazards when buying a property in France, in particular, black mould? “The property we have found and wish to make an offer...
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