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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Find out if you are an entitled relative and how to claim an estate from the Bona Vacantia division.
How an obliged entity can make a report if there’s a material discrepancy between the information it holds about a person with significant control (PSC) or registrable beneficial owner of an overseas entity, and the information on the Companies House...
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...
As a personal representative (an executor or administrator) you’re legally…
You must pay any debts and settle the taxes for the person who died. This…
You may have to pay taxes for the estate if there is any new income while…
You may need to send information to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about…
Once you have paid any debts and taxes, or you are sure the estate has…
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
Understand the roles of accountable persons and the principal accountable person for a high-rise residential building, and what they must do.
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
This document explains how we handle the information we hold about you.
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
Make a victim personal statement to the Parole Board - who can make one, how to write it, and what happens at a parole hearing
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
Bringing people to the forefront of the Department for Transport's policies to ensure transport systems work for everyone.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Details of scheme to provide displaced people of Ukraine with Eurovision Song Contest 2023 tickets.
Personal pensions, stakeholder pensions, SIPPs
A collection of the IPO's people survey results.
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures
Use this form to give notice of change of details for person with significant control.
Make sure citizens’ rights are protected by integrating privacy as an essential part of your system.
Information on how the Department for Education (DfE) and its executive agencies share personal data.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
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