Agriculture & Estates
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At Ashtons Legal, we saw a spike in footpath and public access enquiries at the beginning of lockdown. Harvest and post-harvest cultivation mean further chaos, as some paths are temporarily...
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The COVID-driven increase in demand for residential properties with a rural setting and gardens, and the ability to work from home is good news for landowners. It has been announced...
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As our farming clients continue to battle with circumstances well beyond their control (coronavirus, extreme weather conditions, flooding, reduced environmental payments as well as increased price uncertainty post Brexit), we...
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From 6 February 2020, spouses or civil partners will be able to inherit up to £270,000 if their partner dies without leaving a valid Will. The official name for this...
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When you consider preparing a Property and Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney, you may also wish to consider preparing a Health and Welfare Power of Attorney. This type of Power...
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With New Year looming, many will be thinking about resolutions for 2020 and in turn if any changes will be forthcoming about who will be running the business for them...
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A recent high profile case (Scarle v Scarle) has shown the importance of succession planning, particularly in cases of second marriages or cohabitation where a joint approach should be considered....
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It was once said that the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner did not compose nine symphonies but composed one symphony nine times. More of that later. In the meantime the Health...
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A Will is one of the most important documents anyone can make. It lets people know what you want to happen to your money, possessions and property after you die...
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After a hugely successful first year, Ashtons has this month relaunched its Wills Year initiative where a donation for each Will completed in an entire year will be donated to...
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Distributing the estate of a deceased person is a challenge that often results in legal wrangles between family and friends, especially if they feel that they haven’t been included in...
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Though it may be tempting to delay making a Will until a later date, it’s essential if you want to ensure your estate is distributed among your beneficiaries without complications....
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