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£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments.
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…
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You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Manage the finances or property of a missing person, someone kidnapped or taken hostage, or in a foreign prison and not able to communicate. Apply to the High Court to be a guardian. You'll need a guardianship order.
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