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Nov 2023
If someone has lost the capacity to deal with their own affairs, in certain circumstances it is possible to apply to the Court of Protection so that a statutory Will can be made on their behalf. When an individual has not made a Will or their Will needs updating, a statutory Will enables their estate…
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Nov 2023
If you are separating from your partner, you may want to consider putting a separation agreement in place. This can be useful whether you are married or cohabiting. We look at when this might be a good idea and what the document could contain. When you initially separate, you may need some breathing space in…
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Nov 2023
Yes, found the employment tribunal in Miss AB v Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames on 11 September 2023. A transgender woman has successfully claimed direct discrimination on the grounds of gender reassignment. The employment tribunal found that deadnaming the worker (AB) amounted to less favourable treatment and was because of the claimant’s protected characteristic.…
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Oct 2023
If you have made a Will, you can also consider writing a letter of wishes to accompany it. We look at the purpose of a letter of wishes and why it can be beneficial. A letter of wishes is a non-binding document that you can leave with your Will. You can use it to set…
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Oct 2023
At Chadwick Lawrence, we want to keep you informed on what happens when a person/group of people enter a tenancy agreement. Put simply, the parties involved will, amongst other things, agree terms regarding the length of the contract, rent and the value of the deposit. The tenant(s) will sign the contract and, when the contract…
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Oct 2023
If you are going through a divorce or separation, there may be terms you are not familiar with. Learn some of the more common family law jargon. Alternative dispute resolution This refers to methods of resolving disagreements that do not involve the courts. Most commonly, your solicitor can negotiate with your partner’s solicitor to try…
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