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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…
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Once you have paid any debts and taxes, or you are sure the estate has…
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors
What you can consider doing if your company is in financial difficulty.
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
Settle disputes between your charity's trustees, staff or members to avoid putting your charity’s funds and users at risk.
Prime Minister’s remarks that he delivered at Jaguar Land Rover today (Thursday 8 May) on the UK agreeing a landmark economic deal with the United States.
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