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What to do, including registering the death, post mortems, bringing the body to the UK and getting help from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Use this form to apply for probate by post either as an executor named in the will of someone who's died, or as a beneficiary if there are no executors.
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
Find out if you need to apply for probate to deal with the estate of someone who’s died. Discover how to apply for probate or letters of administration and what to do if there’s no will.
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has launched a public awareness campaign to encourage people to plan for their and their families' futures.
How to develop a management system and keep it up to date so that you can carry out activities under an environmental permit.
An Independent Investigation of a marine plan will take place if there are unresolved issues.
Complete this label and attach it to the envelope containing your last will and testament when you send it to HMCTS to be stored.
‘WorkWell’ pilots to provide tailored support for people in their local area so people can stay and progress in work.
As a local authority you must review your rights of way improvement plan every 10 years.
Options for amending proposals that have planning permission.
How to approach the development and testing of your estates strategy.
The Plans and Sections are part of and support the hybrid Bill.
Guidance primarily for local responders covering some infrastructure issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of a UK emergency.
Use this form to report that an original will is lost and you’re applying for probate. You must only use this form if you're representing yourself.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
Care Case Fee Scheme (CCFS), KC/2 Counsel Events, and detailed case plans to use when a legal-aid-funded family case becomes high cost.
Find out about the VAT liability of funeral services and other activities relating to the disposal of the remains of the dead.
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