Archive for September 2019
New online probate application services have above 90% approval rating
In its first 12 months, a new online service to grant of probate applications has received a 92% satisfaction rating. This is based on the data collected by HM Courts and Tribunal Service. In July 2019, the new system was implemented to streamline the application process which are now dealt with at a central office…
Read MoreOnset of dementia, medical and legal steps against it
Health organisations across the world are stressing the need for people to take preventive measures to protect themselves as they get older. Official guidance from the NHS says: “There is currently no ‘cure’ for dementia. In fact, because dementia is caused by different diseases it is unlikely that there will be a single cure for…
Read More35-year mortgages with Help to Buy schemes
Homeowners purchasing properties under the Help to Buy are now able to use 35-year mortgages. The government is trying to remove a loophole where purchasers using the scheme have had difficulty applying for mortgages longer that 20 years. The changes, effective immediately, give people more freedom to reduce their monthly mortgage repayments by spreading their…
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