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Archive of articles published in the Biggleswade Chronicle:
- October 2006 - You Can't Take Debts With You When You Die
''He that dies pays all debts' is just as appropriate today as in William Shakespeare’s day, because when someone passes to the great tax haven in the sky, the debts don’t die with them. They still have to be settled before any payments are made to beneficiaries in the Will.....'
- September 2006 - Reduce the Stress of Moving Home
'Without doubt, buying or selling a property is extremely stressful, however there are certain rules that you can follow to help reduce both your stress levels and also the chance of something going wrong with the transaction.....'
- August 2006 - Age is No Longer a Minor Issue
'In October another new law is due to come into force that outlaws direct and indirect discrimination against age in the workplace and vocational training, and there are potential pitfalls for the unwary.....'
- July 2006 - The Latest on Home Information Packs
'It was only a few days ago that Home Information Packs, or HIPs, hit the national headlines again accompanied by a fair amount of controversy from different parties. HIPs were intended to provide information that a buyer would need so they would be much better informed before even viewing the property, and would help them identify potential problems. They were also proclaimed as an effective way of speeding up the process of conveyancing.....'
- June 2006 - The Ups and Downs of Divorce
'In the unhappy event of a marriage not working out, there are a few basic requirements before you can apply for a divorce in England and Wales. Firstly the marriage must be legally recognised under UK law. Secondly the couple must have been married for at least a year, and thirdly the relationship must have broken down irretrievably.....'
- May 2006 - Taking on a Business Lease is not for the Feint Hearted!
'As solicitors, we come across many strange terms, and none is more depictive than the phrase 'a fag packet Lease' often used in the business property world. This describes an understanding between a landlord and a tenant when terms have been agreed on a handshake, maybe over a pint in the local hostelry. Both sides agree not to worry about drawing up formal legal documents, as only the lawyers will benefit rendering the landlord or the tenant penniless!....'
- April 2006 - Power of Attorney - a sensible option
'Have you ever wondered what may happen should you be unable to handle your own affairs? This may arise from physical incapacity and you are unable to get out to visit the bank or the post office to deal with day to day events that involve financial issues. However, more of us are living to a ripe old age, and unfortunately one of the effects of ageing is a reduction in mental ability, which can impair judgement....'
- March 2006 - HIPs - A Blessing or an Unnecessary Burden?
'Selling or buying a house is a traumatic process for most of us at the best of times, but when the sale falls through at the last hurdle it only makes things even more stressful.....'
- February 2006 - Do You Know Your Maternity Rights?
'If you are currently expecting a happy event, then congratulations, but are you sure that you know your entitlement with regard to maternity leave and benefit? Over the past few years there have been quite a few changes to the law on maternity rights which may well affect you.....'
- January 2006 - New Law Hits the Headlines
'Few people could have missed the arrival of the new law that entered our Statute books just before Christmas. The Civil Partnership Act 2004 came into effect on December 5th, but as it requires a minimum of 15 days notice of an intending partnership before a ceremony can take place, it was December 20th before the high profile celebrity ceremonies such as that between Sir Elton John and David Furnish hit the headlines.....'
- December 2005 - Whose Liability is is Anyway?
'We’ve already had a brief taste of the very cold winter that’s been forecast, and adverse conditions usually result in more accidents. With Christmas and January sales in full flow, slips and trips in public places such as shops and malls are more frequent.....'
- November 2005 - Make Your Will - Before its too Late
'Many people avoid the subject of making a will because they feel it is a very sensitive subject. They may not have a vast estate so feel that carefully thought out inheritance tax planning is unnecessary and hope that their family will share out their worldly possessions.....'
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