Month: July 2024
Understanding Claims Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
When dealing with inheritance disputes, it’s crucial to act quickly. If you believe you have been left without reasonable financial provision from a loved one’s estate, you typically have only six months from the date of the grant of probate or letters of administration to bring a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and... Read more »
Understanding Tlata
Understanding TLATA Claims: A Comprehensive Guide Navigating the complexities of property disputes can often seem like deciphering an intricate puzzle. One piece of this puzzle, especially pertinent in the realm of co-owned properties, is the “TLATA claim”. Let’s delve deeper into understanding this area of English law and how Hayley-Jo Lockley at Cognitive Law can... Read more »
Failure to Register a Residential Tenancy Deposit
Renting a property involves many responsibilities for both tenants and landlords. One aspect that can easily be overlooked is the registration of tenancy deposits in a recognised scheme. Failing to do so in time can have significant legal and financial consequences. Tenancy Deposit Schemes Tenancy deposit schemes (TDS) were introduced to protect tenants and ensure... Read more »
Moving Executors Along
Sometimes, executors (professional or otherwise) are frustratingly slow at applying for a grant of probate. There may be legitimate reasons for this, however, sometimes it’s just procrastination or a desire to avoid a long-brewing probate dispute. This can lead to delay and a strain on beneficiaries who are keen to obtain the grant as soon as possible. When... Read more »