Could you be the one to inherit a substantial sum of money from a family member you didn’t know? Every year, millions of people die without making a Will. In this situation a deceased person’s estate (property, possessions, money) must be shared out according to certain rules. These are called the rules of intestacy. Only…
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June 23, 2021
The latest meeting of the Herts County Council Children’s, Young People and Families Cabinet Panel, held on June 17th, revealed that the number of children in care who had three or more placements in the last year has continued to fall. In addition, the number of children in the county who remained in the same…
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June 14, 2021
The UK Office for National Statistics reports that in 2019 the average life expectancy for a male was 79.4 years and for a female was 83.1 years. This continues the general upward trend seen since the 1840s, when we could expect to live for only half this number of years. Not only are people living…
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June 10, 2021
The Nuffield Family Justice Authority is an evidence and data-based think-tank highlighting the need for change within the family justice system. The latest report from the organisation focuses on the increasing numbers of babies being taken from their mothers at birth, and explores ways in which vulnerable mothers and their babies can be kept together…
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June 2, 2021
Blame for delays and breakdowns in the house buying chain is often unfairly attributed to estate agents and solicitors, as well as other professionals such as surveyors and finance providers. House buying can be a complicated business, and with large amounts of money at stake it is essential that searches, surveys and legal documents are…
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June 2, 2021
Following their success in winning the Herts Advertiser Intermediate Cup in December Harpenden Colts Old Boys Reserves made it a cup double in the Junior Cup Final, with a 2-0 win against Welwyn Warriors Reserves. A fine passing move lead to a first half headed goal from Sam Spranger, and nerves were settled with 15…
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May 6, 2021
One of the hidden side-effects of the twelve-month long coronavirus pandemic has been the increased levels of domestic abuse and the effect the lockdowns have had on vulnerable children. Now the latest report from children’s charity the NSPCC has revealed that calls to its helpline have risen to record levels, with nearly 85,000 contacts made…
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April 28, 2021
Genealogy, or tracing your ancestors, has been popularised by TV shows such as Who Do You Think You Are? and Long Lost Family. Financial incentives, time constraints, and competition from rival businesses have been added to the mix in the BBC’s Heir Hunters series. Heir Hunters follows the attempts by genealogy businesses to trace the…
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April 16, 2021
Previous reports show that there have been sharp increases in the number of domestic violence incidents and divorce applications due to the stresses and strains placed on relationships during the pandemic. This has naturally led to the volume of cases going before the courts increasing to keep pace, and has led to court cases taking…
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April 8, 2021
We reported recently on the campaign by The Times newspaper to make house sales and purchases easier, quicker and cheaper in England and Wales. Adoption of the system used in Scotland is often suggested as a solution to the faults in the system south of the border. The Scottish house buying process is often held…
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