Am I talking to the right people?
This is a question that I often ask myself ahead of a meeting. Try to avoid having to ask yourself the question half way though a meeting though. The Apprentice candidates on the BBC demonstrated...
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By Emma Fuller We understand that some people are nervous of approaching Solicitors if they need help with Probate as there are concerns of the costs. However, not everyone charges in the same way. We...
View ArticleInheritance in the absence of a will in Spain
INHERITANCE IN THE ABSENCE OF A WILL IN SPAIN In Spain, when there is no will, the Civil Code determines the principles to respond the question, who inherits? Applying to the various possible...
View ArticleBankruptcy by inheriting a property?
(Spanish Law) Could it be possible to get Bankruptcy by inheriting a property? Yes. Weeks ago some news shocked everyone in the newspapers of Spain, an old woman from Jaén, after losing her daughter by...
View ArticlePiercing the Protective Veil
One of the primary reasons our Birmingham attorneys in the probate division of Parkman & White, LLC are contacted is to create a legal business entity to protect the owner from personal liability....
View ArticleRESTRICTIONS TO DISPOSE BY WILL IN SPAIN
Reserved portion or “Legitima” The reserved portion or “Legitima” restricts the freedom to dispose of one’s estate in the form of a will and it’s determined either by the Civil Code or by the laws of...
View ArticleEstate Planning Basics for Aging and Infirm Parents
One of the quickest ways to learn about the importance of having a solid and comprehensive estate plan is having to facilitate the process for elderly parents who encounter unexpected hardships. For...
View ArticleLasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
By Emma Fuller, Director at Edward Hands and Lewis After Lasting Powers of Attorney or Enduring Powers of Attorney have been made by a Donor (ie the person who has entered into the Lasting Power if...
View ArticleArt Expert Witness Testifies in Heated Battle over Andy Warhol’s Portrait of...
The University of Texas at Austin is suing for their right to possession of an Andy Warhol portrait of Farrah Fawcett, the American actress famous for her role in the television series Charlie’s...
View ArticleContesting a will and the law of the land
Many UK residents dream of retiring or moving abroad to a warmer climate in the hope of a better life for themselves and their family. It’s an experience many people find fulfilling and rewarding: they...
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