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intestacy & inheritance tax

On intestacy I believe a widow gets the first ?125,000 of the eceased husband's estate plus a lifetime share in half of the remainder. On the widow's death how is this lifetime share valued? Does it...

Twirly00

Separation and Names

I wasn't sure where else to go for this information, but I want to know if I can keep my married name when I separate and divorce? I don't like the idea of changing back to my maiden name and having a...

lawquestions

Recording a conversation at work, is it legal?

Hello I would be very grateful if you could please explain to me the uk law on recording a face to face conversation or meeting in the work place? Could I record a conversation with out the other...

wghp

Inheritance - changed will

My wife's has only recently found this out. Her grandfather had three children each receiving an equal share when he dies or to their children should any of them die before he does. My wife's father...

adviceneeded

unreasonable ex

can my ex partner stop me taking our daughter on holiday we should be going in two weeks and now he says he will put a stop to me taking her can he do this

whitbybabe

Access to son

My brother's ex has taken their three year old son out of the country for a holiday and would not tell him where they have gone.My brother is really upset by this but is too scared to take any action...

vicars

Ebay scam from someone in Jersey - can I sue?

HI, Im in England and have bought a mis-represented item off ebay from a guy in Jersey. As the item was sold for 1p but the postage was ?150 I have no recourse via paypal etc and despite Special...

Cheesefreek

Car repossession

What rights does a finance company have with regard to car repossession. We pay a fixed amount each month, sometimes a week or so late, but we always pay. Can they threaten us with removal of the car...

JanL

will

My sister was in a relationship with a married man and had a child by him. The wife was aware and went along with the fact that her husband spent as much time with my sister and their son, holidays,...

vinrex7

Personal injury

I have had a claim running for just over 2 years now. but the solicitors i was with has transfered its clients to another solicitor who is a bit slow. i refused the first offer about 6 months ago and...

hopgood

Seperation/Divorce

How long do you have to be seperated until you can get a divorce. It is rumoured that one can get a "diy" form from the court house that you can fill in after this period, is this true? Many thanks...

toptubber

Police National Computer

Will the Police National Computer still hold information on drunk and disorderly convictions over 15 years old, that were committed by someone under 18 years old at the time of the offence?

pandabear

Generalist - September 2006

Stuck on - 3d) Control of mechanical devices remotely by beams of light or sound waves T - L - A - C - - - S 24d) Genus of Australian fossil marsupials related to the wombat N - T - T - E - I - M 15a)...

AB Editor

If the ole AB had a motto, what would it be?

In one sentence. Or two. I need a sentence that encapsulates what the AB is all about and I've hit a wall. Any suggestions?

cheshunt

Sat Tel Last one

27 down. parts that can be considerd separately from the whole. I - E - S

bridgenut

Daily Telegraph General Knowledge crossword

Hi , and good morning to you all . Could someone confirm that 10 down is GARNiSHEE ? I have ?A?N?S?E? lengthy clue . Method of recovering money owed in a court case by ordering a third party who owes...