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Guarantees

If a company goes into liquidation /bankruptcy (I don't know the correct terminology) and the starts up again under another name, do the guarantees, offered by the first company still stand?

Barquentine

Probate Inheritance Tax

What happens if the husband dies in December - and admin of his Estate has started, then his wife dies the next June? Do his executors have to pay inheritance tax on his Estate?

jkz

I have a ground floor council flat which l moved into in 1995 the flat above myself was council owned However, they purchased this from the council and was re sold twice since then. However the new...

Timandra

Leaseholder problem

Hi, I am a freeholder of a two flat property which forms a converted terraced house. I returned from work today to find that the leaseholder had replaced a downpipe without my knowledge or permission....

mdcmg

Land with Derelict property

Hello, I am considering purchasing some land which has a derelict cottage on it. I would like to restore cottage and build stables on the property. I plan to live onsite in static caravan whilst...

tali1

Tax Credits backdating

i have heard the WTC /Family credit any changes they will backdate for only 1 month.I am in process of new DLA for my son (which can be backdated 3 months).However , someone told me that as long as...

Davypops

Can a private pension be included as an asset in bankruptcy?

I filed for bankruptcy on 08/08/11 and due for discharge on 08/08/12. I have a self-emp. retirement plan maturing in Oct. 2012 (I don't necessarily have to draw on it then), which I took out in 1983....

malana3

Redundancy benefits

My 60 year old work collegue is convinced that his position is being considered for redundancy and should this occur realises that his prospects of obtaining further employment are poor. His primary...

yecats2885

War pension/compensation/benefits

Hi I'm a 26 years old single mum to a 2 year old boy I'm a full time student . I currently receive. 60 child tax credit, 65 Income support, 20 child benefit, 10 maintenance and full rent and council...

kloofnek

Father living at daughters

Some of you may remember my posting regards to letting my Ex lodge at my house. This about if our daughter who is on Jobseekers allowance ,a single parent with two children age 10 and 14 ..what would...

chrissa1

What Would YOU Do??

Before I petitioned for Bankruptcy in December, I had a Savings Account that I used to put my Housing Benefit into every month so that it would be safely tucked away until I had to pay my rent. I've...

burnouts

Finding out how much you owe during bankruptcy?

Hi My brother made himself bankrupt in April 11 and is set to be discharged in April 2012. He has since decided that he wishes to make a proposal for a Fast Track Voluntary Arrangement. He has been...

shabill

debt recovery

can anyone give any advice on an outstanding debt of £8,000 which is paid to the company monthly, there has never been a default on the account although the payments have not been increased for...

cockatiel

Pension Credit

My friend was off work for 3 months following surgery.She has a well paid job,but as all her earnings are spent on the cost of living and paying a mortgage,she has little money in savings.She didn't...

segiva

This is one for you all & I really need help before I write back to the solicitor

3 executors who all signed the probate oath & agreed not to go to a solicitor but 1 has fallen out with the others & has now gone to a solicitor, a property was left to all three in their...

Kristal53

question on joint account

My daugher and husband have a joint account which is substantially into an agreed overdraft which, due to a temporary job loss, they are struggling to clear it. What could happen if they get to their...

tylers

Help with legal aid v freezing order.

After a little help please. I have had a freezing order placed on all my assets in June 11 as I have been accused of theft and handling stolen goods. I am afforded £250 per week to satisfy my...

sam1942

Property Licence or Tenancy

We are in the process of buying a property in the UK. The seller asked if we would let him stay in the property for a period of 3 months after the purchase was complete so that he could carry out...

rippona

Tenants In Common

My farther recently passed away. he asked a firm of solicitors to ammend the tenancy so that it was split(Tenants in common) as my mother is in a care home. This they did in 2007. For some reason the...

lulu_bucket

Trut Trustees

I am a Trustee along with my mother and my sister of a Trust to pay out money to help my children/her grandchildren with housing. My brother is a Trustee along with my mother and our Solicitor of a...

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