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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…
We handle cases relating to intellectual property disputes about: patents registered designs plant varieties If the amount sought (damages) is under £500,000 then the case can also be heard by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court . If the amount sought...
Services that the team provide to academics and officials
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) inspects the work carried out by the CPS and some other prosecuting agencies. Its purpose is to enhance the quality of justice and make an assessment of prosecution services which improves their efficiency, effectiveness...
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
FCDO travel advice for Belize. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Wage slips must show any deductions and explain them - not everyone has the right to a payslip
Information for landlords in England on tenant eviction: assured shorthold tenancies, including eviction notices, Section 21, Section 8, accelerated possession, possession orders, bailiffs
Rules on restraining methods, stunning pens, captive bolt, gas and electrical stunning equipment, bleeding animals and shackling and hoisting animals.
Information from the Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST), including the database of police protective standards.
Improving victims engagement in the parole process
How to apply for certification, the register of growers and fees for crop and tuber inspections under the Seed Potato Classification Scheme (SPCS).
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (the PSA) promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of patients, service users and the public. It does this by improving the regulation of people who work in health and social care...
How UK museums and galleries can arrange to protect exhibits on loan from abroad from court-ordered seizure.
The MDP uses Project Servator to disrupt criminal activity, while providing a reassuring presence for the Defence community and public.
Know which licence or certificate you must have to restrain, stun or kill animals which are not for human consumption, and how to carry out these operations.
Use this form to appoint a corporate secretary of an overseas company.
Rules covering how entertainment and modelling agencies work; charging fees and refunds for for finding work
Despicable people who create sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government today (16 April 2024).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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