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Practical guides written by our lawyers. They are general information to help you understand your position, not advice on your circumstances.
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When a relationship ends, it can be hard to know where to start. This guide sets out the practical order in which most people deal with things, beginning with the children and moving through the home, finances and the legal process.
Buying a business is usually a series of decisions rather than a single one, and the early choices shape everything that follows. This guide walks through the structure of the deal, the checks worth making and the contractual protections that are usually negotiated.
Probate is the legal and practical process of dealing with someone’s estate after they die. This guide sets out the main stages, from finding the will and valuing the estate to obtaining the grant, paying debts and tax, and distributing what is left.
Most business disputes are resolved without a trial, and the courts expect parties to try to settle before and during proceedings. This guide explains the main options and how to choose between them.
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract that usually ends an employment relationship on agreed terms in exchange for the employee giving up certain claims. This guide explains how they work for employees and employers, and what to check before anyone signs.
A will reflects your life at the moment you sign it, and life rarely stands still. This guide explains the events that usually mean a review is due, including one that can cancel a will altogether.
A commercial lease can shape the running of your business for years, and its most important terms are not always the ones negotiated first. These five checks cover the points that most often cause problems later.
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