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New Year – New Will?
As we move into February it isn’t too late to tick off some of those new year resolutions.
Some people do not leave a will if they consider that they have few assets or money. However, it is very important to make a will for a variety of reasons. When a person dies without leaving a will, their estate is classed as “intestate.” In this case, the process of distributing the estate can be expensive and can take a long time.
Many people automatically assume that when a spouse or civil partner dies without a will, their estate will be transferred to the surviving partner. If a person dies without leaving a will in Scotland, then how the estate is distributed is dictated by the law.
Legal Internship
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the firm for an internship. The successful candidate will gain an in depth experience within a busy high street litigation practice.
The role is most likely to suit a student presently undertaking the Diploma in Legal Practice, seeking an understanding of case management software, legal research, the preparation of complex cases and general administration in the office.
Child Welfare Hearings
When someone raises a Court Action and there is an issue concerning a child, the court will fix a hearing called a ‘Child Welfare Hearing’. If this action is defended a hearing will be fixed in the Sheriff Court. Once a date is fixed the Sheriff Clerk will write to you or the solicitor representing you with the date and time of the scheduled hearing.
No Royal Pardon
Edward Fitzalan-Howard, the 18th Duke of Norfolk, was recently banned from driving for six months, despite claiming he needed his licence to arrange the King’s upcoming coronation. In light of this we discuss how special reasons and exceptional hardship can be used to avoid disqualification from driving or your licence being endorsed with penalty points.
The Duke of Norfolk was caught using his mobile phone while driving, an offence which he admitted in the Magistrates’ Court. He already had 9 points on his licence meaning that a compulsory endorsement of 6 points would lead to a ban. However, the Duke had hoped to avoid this by claiming “exceptional hardship” due to the nature of his responsibilities. The court accepted that this was a unique case due to his role in society. However in imposing disqualification ruled that the hardship faced must be exceptional and not merely an inconvenience.
Frequently asked questions about divorce
People are often confused by the process and terminology used by lawyers when it comes to divorce. Below we will try to answer a few of our most frequently asked questions.
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