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Find out if a claim of ownership by adverse possession can be made on common land and town or village greens, what effect it will have on the land and whether a claim can be opposed.
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
To enforce a judgment or order for giving of possession of land in proceedings in the County Court (other than a claim against trespassers under Part 55 (Rule 83.13(2) and (8)).
‘Bona Vacantia’ means vacant goods and is the name given to ownerless property, which by law passes to the Crown. The Treasury Solicitor acts for the Crown to administer the estates of people who die intestate (without a Will) and...
General guidance on securing, protecting and realising insolvent estates
List of gold coins considered as investment gold coins for VAT exemption as detailed in Group 15 to Schedule 9 of the VAT Act 1994 purposes.
Report treasure finds to the local coroner within 14 days - items officially defined as treasure, Portable Antiquities Scheme, inquest, valuation, rewards
The Treasure Valuation Committee (TVC), comprising of independent antiques or coin experts and a representative of the hobby of metal-detecting, establishes the likely market value of each treasure find. A reward of this value can then be made to the...
A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
This guidance sets out further information about what you, the leaseholder, do and do not have to pay for remediating a building safety defect via your service charge.
Manage the finances or property of a missing person, someone kidnapped or taken hostage, or in a foreign prison and not able to communicate. Apply to the High Court to be a guardian. You'll need a guardianship order.
Find out about the benefits and facilities where special taxing rules apply.
Information about legal aid available for people facing the loss of their home.
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How UK persons’ trading interests are protected and when authorisations must be obtained to trade with countries subject to specific extraterritorial laws.
DFID special advisers gifts, hospitality and meetings returns.
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