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Discovery of trust saves woman more than £1.4m

The discovery that a grandmother had set up a trust relating to a house has saved a woman more than £1.4m. The court heard that the house had been bought

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Woman wins right to claim a share of former husband’s estate

A woman who was divorced but still living with her former husband when he died has won the right to claim a share of his estate, despite opposition from his

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Grandparents taking legal action for contact with their grandchildren

There has been a steep rise in the number of grandparents taking legal action to secure a role in the lives of their grandchildren. Some try to acquire parental responsibility

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Former electrician wins compensation for exposure to asbestos

A former electrician has been awarded compensation after being exposed to asbestos while working at a university several years ago. The court heard that Albert Carder, who is now 85,

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Can you rely on a seller’s information form when buying a home?

How much can you rely on a property information form provided by the seller when you are buying a home? A recent case before the High Court shows the need

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