Divorce and family law

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Divorce and family law glossary

Divorce glossary explaining divorce and family law terms in simple English to help you understand the legal jargon used by divorce lawyers

Employment

Wills

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Dying without making a will

If you die without making a will, the law sets out who is entitled to what you leave behind and who can handle your affairs

Inheritance tax and family trusts

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Family trusts

You can set up a family trust to pass on your assets to your next of kin whilst you are still alive. This article takes you through the process.

Lasting power of attorney

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Wills and probate glossary

A useful glossary to help you understand the legal jargon used when trying to deal with creating or executing a will and other probate issues

Family bereavement

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Family bereavement FAQs

Family bereavement can be not only sad but difficult. You may need to register a death and make funeral arrangements, and may face financial strain.

Claiming an inheritance

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Dependants' claims against an estate

Following a death, specified relatives, dependants and other people can challenge someone’s will by going to court and claiming from the estate

Probate, executors and estate administration

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Wills and probate glossary

A useful glossary to help you understand the legal jargon used when trying to deal with creating or executing a will and other probate issues

Personal injury

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Accidents at work

You must provide a safe workplace and manage health and safety and employees must act responsibly to minimise the risk of a workplace accident

Residential property law

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Buy-to-let and letting FAQs

Successful buy-to-let relies on ensuring the investment makes financial sense. There are also legal obligations for landlord and tenant to consider

Traffic offences