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Find out who is entitled to a share of someone’s property, possessions and money if they die without making a will
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
Get a declaration of presumed death if a person has been missing for at least 7 years or you think they've died - form N208, certificate of presumed death, appeal, complain
We’re taking innovative action to reduce the impact of crime on society.
We are a publicly funded, industry-led organisation that offers guidance on skills and employment issues in the UK.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
The Company Names Tribunal practice direction provides the framework for the management of proceedings brought before the Tribunal.
A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
Delay paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if you transfer your business to a limited company in return for shares, check if you're eligible, let HMRC know if you do not want to claim Incorporation Relief (sometimes called 'business transfer relief')
Will help over a million of the world’s poorest girls improve their lives through education.
If you’re a member or a beneficiary of a member of a public pension scheme and not a judicial or local government scheme member, check how the public service pensions remedy (known as McCloud) could affect you.
The aim of CONTEST is to reduce the risk from terrorism to the UK, its citizens and interests overseas, so people can live freely and with confidence.
Sign up for alerts about applications for UK trade marks or international registrations
Legal requirement for the sale of veterinary medicines on the internet and the VMD Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS).
Search for the will of a soldier who died while serving in the British armed forces between 1850 and 1986
Correct mistakes in the common land or town or village greens register.
Form CH33: Order granting permission to make application under the Inheritance (provision for family and dependants) Act 1975 after time expired.
The British Film Institute (BFI) is the lead organisation for film in the UK and use Lottery funds to support film production, distribution, education and audience development. Since 1933 they’ve cared for the BFI National Archive, and celebrated the best...
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