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Distributing the gifts in an estate after probate

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When dealing with the administration of an estate, distributing the gifts is one of the final stages. It is important that executors do not make distributions too soon, to protect themselves and the estate against debts or claims. Executors are advised not...

I don't want you in the house - especially not for Christmas

Greg Cross
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It is always very difficult when a relationship comes to an end, whatever the reason may be. There are so many issues to consider; property, children, money, business interests and assets. Very often couples are forced to continue living together for a...

Top tips for negotiating a successful MBO sale

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If you are planning to sell your business to your management team, agreeing the terms of the deal is just the beginning. It is vital that you manage the management buyout (MBO) process from start to finish as you would any major project. At each stage there...

What to do if supply contract is terminated without agreement?

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As a supplier you rely on the contractual relationships with your customers for many reasons.  As well as helping to forecast the income stream for your business, you need to be able to ensure that you can plan how much stock and materials you require...

RAAC risk from a landlord's perspective

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RAAC (‘Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete’) has been the centre of a recent media storm. A cheaper but weaker alternative to traditional concrete, RAAC was a popular building material in the 1950s especially within public buildings has been...

When should a lay trustee consult a solicitor?

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Trusts are typically used to preserve assets for loved ones in private client estate planning, and many trusts are fairly inactive a lot of the time. Often action is only required when the trust is first set up, when assets are distributed, or when the trust...

What are your rights when a commercial tenant goes bust?

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In challenging economic conditions, commercial property landlords must be prepared for tenants to hit financial difficulties and for some to go out of business.  If your tenant becomes insolvent, there are legal restrictions on the kind of action you...

Combatting Fly Tipping

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As the cost of living has bitten, the crime of fly tipping has also increased as more and more people, rather than paying the disposal costs of removing waste though legitimate means, dump it on the fields, tracks, gateways and woodlands of our countryside....

A fond farewell to two York Solicitors after 70 years in law

Duncan Morter
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Richard Watson and Chris Myles, Directors at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors with offices in York, Pickering, Malton and Selby, who have served thousands of clients in York and North Yorkshire, both retired on 31 October 2023 who, collectively, have spent 70...

Update on the progress of the Renters Reform Bill

Aoife Hennessy
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Aoife Hennessy in our Dispute Resolution team, has provided an update on the progress of the Renters Reform Bill in this blog, this follows on from her original blog about the Reform of the private rented sector in 2022 . On 17 May 2023, the Renters Reform...

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