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DefamationThe accepted legal definition of defamation is "the publication of a statement which tends to lower a person in the estimation of...
10-01-12
Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA)While EPAs can no longer be made, any that were correctly executed before October 2007 remain valid.
The loss of capacity can often be...
10-01-12
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)Since October 2007, the only way to ensure that your family can deal with your assets is through executing an LPA.
There are two...
10-01-12
Statutory WillsWhat do you do when you realise that a relative who has lost mental capacity does not have a Will and will die intestate or has a Will that...
10-01-12
DeputyshipIf you do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in place and lose mental capacity, a deputy...
10-01-12
09-01-12
General Powers of AttorneyDo you need to deal with a relative's affairs for a short time while they are perhaps abroad or in hospital?
A general power of attorney...
09-01-12
Asset protectionWhile it is understandable that many people do not want to think about their own mortality or that they may suffer from some form of...
04-01-12
Are benevolent funds charitable?A benevolent fund is a fund that exists to benefit people who are linked together in a specific way – normally through a relationship...
23-11-11
22-11-11
Environment issues on the tableB P Collins has an outstanding reputation and strong client base in the waste management and environmental sectors. Recently, it brought...
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