News for Individuals
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The current COVID-19 outbreak is posing a global challenge causing uncertainty for both businesses and individuals. During such a time it is only natural to wonder what may happen in...
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A Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) is a legal document that allows you to nominate people to step into your shoes to make decisions on your behalf when you are...
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In these strange times of COVID-19, many people are considering the possibility that they may require serious medical treatment as a result of having the disease. Not everyone will want...
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Ashtons Legal is doing its best to be innovative and adaptable in meeting the needs of our clients. We are able to offer virtual appointments using video conferencing via Microsoft...
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We are seeing enforced or elected isolation with one’s spouse having a negative effect on the relationship of some married couples. Evidence from China suggests that divorce rates have risen...
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A terminally ill Norwich man is appealing to former workmates to help identify the source of the asbestos which has caused his illness. Last Christmas Barry Henry, aged 84, was...
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Occasionally it is possible to prepare articles on questions of French law and tax that directly relate to current affairs. We can take as examples the recent changes in European...
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Following the drastic measures announced last night on the grounds of public health, there have been many questions as to what this means for separated families throughout the country. The...
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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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Question – English wills in France Are wills drawn up by English law firms legal in France and, if so, must they be written in French? Answer As long as...
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Thanks to the many readers who sent in questions for our new Inheritance Law and Wills in France helpguide. Some questions arrived too late for inclusion but a brief selection...
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Barbara Heslop of Heslop & Platt answers a reader query. Question We are a married British couple with two adult sons. We are currently renting in France but plan to...
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