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Clear explanations of the law in England, Wales and Scotland, written to help you understand your position before you speak to anyone.
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After Probate Is Granted: An Executor’s Duties on Debts, Estate Tax and Distribution in England and Wales
What an executor must do after probate in England and Wales: the creditor notice, Inheritance Tax timing, tax reporting on estate income, and distribution.
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Child Maintenance in Great Britain: Private Arrangements, the Child Maintenance Service and What Happens When Payments Stop
Child maintenance in Great Britain: family arrangements, the Child Maintenance Service, Direct Pay and Collect and Pay, fees and enforcement of unpaid sums.
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Flight Delay Compensation Under UK261: Which Flights Are Covered, the Amounts and How to Claim
UK261 flight delay rights from CAA guidance: covered flights, care while you wait, fixed compensation amounts, extraordinary circumstances and how to claim.
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Spent Convictions in England and Wales: Rehabilitation Periods, What You Must Disclose and the Exceptions
When a caution or conviction becomes spent in England and Wales: rehabilitation periods, what you must disclose and the Exceptions Order roles.
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Conveyancing in England and Wales: The Legal Steps From Accepted Offer to Completion
Conveyancing when buying a home in England and Wales: who can act, searches, the binding moment at exchange, completion, tax and Land Registry registration.
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Cancelling Online and Phone Purchases in the UK: The 14-Day Cancellation Period, Refunds and Exceptions Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 explained: 14-day cancellation for distance contracts, how to cancel, refund deadlines, return costs and the main exceptions.
