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Find out if you are an entitled relative and how to claim an estate from the Bona Vacantia division.
Acting as an attorney - duties, including finding an enduring power of attorney, registering an EPA, starting to act, making gifts and stopping being an attorney
You can help make or make decisions about someone’s property and money if…
You must register the enduring power of attorney (EPA) as soon as the…
You can only use an enduring power of attorney (EPA) if it was made…
Check the enduring power of attorney (EPA) form to find out how many…
You’re responsible for helping the donor to make decisions for things like…
Unless you’re a professional attorney, you will not normally be paid for…
You’ll stop acting as the donor’s attorney if: the donor dies - the…
If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
Helping DfT understand the transport needs of people who are either approaching retirement or have recently retired.
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
Check if you’ll pay tax or National Insurance on the 'termination payment' you may get when leaving a job.
Bringing people to the forefront of the Department for Transport's policies to ensure transport systems work for everyone.
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
We publish these summaries when we or the setting need to take action to ensure they are meeting requirements.
Check if an estate can get the residence nil rate band (RNRB) when someone downsizes, gifts or sells their home before they die.
If you are found guilty of a crime, your sentence will depend on a number of factors, including the type, seriousness and circumstances of the crime.
Guidance that supplements the information in the decision makers' guide.
Apply to settle in the UK if your partner dies and you're in the UK as their dependant or partner
Case studies from Germany, Australia and Spain on alternative dismissal systems to the UK’s. Also includes statistics for labour market trends…
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