News for Individuals
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A children’s mental health unit that was closed by inspectors in 2019 following the deaths of two girls is to reopen next week under a new name. Nadia Sharif and...
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This recent case has provided an important legal update of the grounds on which a Court will order the removal of a Trustee. Background of the case The duties imposed...
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If you intend to leave savings, property or other assets to family or friends after you die, you need to consider inheritance tax (IHT). It could cost your heirs up...
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Sharon Allison, partner and head of medical negligence at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a settlement of £25,000 for a PCS member who suffered a stillbirth as a result of a...
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Since late March 2020 the majority of Court cases have been held remotely where possible, apart from criminal trials involving a jury, which stopped completely for a while and then...
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Don’t hold your breath before 4th May: A creditor’s guide to chasing bad debts with Ashtons Legal. From the 4th May 2021, the Debt Respite Scheme (also known as ‘Breathing...
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This guide provides a general overview of what a judicial review claim is, how and why you might want to bring one, and what remedies the court can order. What...
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What if an ex-partner does not want to sell our French property? Question A couple have split up. They are not married. The house was on the market but the...
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At the time of writing travel is still severely limited across both sides of the Channel, and many of our readers looking to buy their dream holiday or forever home...
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The Coronavirus Act 2020 has made significant changes to the residential landlord and tenant law – are you up to date? How Do The New Regulations Affect Landlords? As a...
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Our skilled and experienced solicitors can assist you if a boundary dispute should arise between you and your neighbour. One of the most common, and potentially costly, disputes that arise...
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Ashtons Legal has recently advised a landowner on their boundary dispute in the local area. The Ashtons Legal team, led by experienced Associate Annabel Mayer, assisted Mr R with a...
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