tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47337123523625068612024-03-14T04:37:52.930+00:00Garden House SolicitorsGarden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-86870351811494834662017-12-20T17:30:00.003+00:002017-12-20T17:30:58.049+00:00Do I really need a Grant of Probate?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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you may not need to apply for a Grant of Probate (or Letters of Administration)
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is a common misconception that when dealing with an
administration of an estate, the Executors or Administrators will have to
obtain a ‘Grant’. The Grant is required in order for Executors to access the deceased’s
assets in order to quantify and ultimately distribute them; and the same
applies to property. However, there are certain circumstances where there is
simply no need to obtain this:</span></div>
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estate that will require a Grant and parts that will not. The moment any asset
requires a Grant, it must be obtained with respect to the entire estate, even
if some assets have been released prior to attaining the Grant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are unsure whether or not you need to obtain a Grant
of Probate or Letters of Administration, or if you more information about Wills
and Estates, contact us today via <a href="mailto:kagowa@ghslaw.co.uk" target="_blank">email </a>or <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/company/garden-house-solicitors" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It doesn’t seem like too long has passed since I started training, but looking back on the year, it is definitely evident! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although it has been gone by quickly, it has been a fun and memorable year. That said, the most rewarding experiences I have had have been bringing cases to conclusion and receiving positive and encouraging feedback from my clients. It has been very reassuring to know that many of you have been well pleased and satisfied with my work and it is always very humbling when you return for assistance on other matters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am thoroughly enjoying my training here because this firm is unlike any other high street firm you could encounter. GHS is so unique</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">: from our quaint Victorian house to the wonderful individuals you’ll find inside. There is always something to look forward to, whether it is another outrageously fabulous event or pushing to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Once again I find myself excited for what this next year holds I know will be another adventure. I am looking forward to this next chapter and to meeting new clients and helping them with Family and Employment law matters. My hope, going forward, is that this year will be just as fun and successful as the last, if not more! </span></div>
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Garden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.com1Garden House Solicitors, 23 London Rd, Hertford SG13 7LG, UK51.7954376 -0.070187700000019551.7561566 -0.15086870000001951 51.8347186 0.010493299999980499tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-77288617572971605482017-08-07T14:50:00.002+01:002017-08-07T14:54:28.011+01:00Avoiding pains when changing names<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Monosyllabic. Double barrelled. Triple barrelled. Your name
and its use forms one of the most important and repeatedly laboured
designations for the entire span of your life. Many of us lucky enough to have
names suited to our location and situation never even consider the possibility
of changing names, never mind actually attempting to enter the arena of ‘deed
polls’, mysterious documents that many banish to the world of actors and victims
of stalking. But there are many normal instances where people may wish to
change either their own, or their child’s name; the paperwork should not be
considered insurmountable. Whether it be for the benefit of settling into a new
territory, entering a new profession (sometimes requiring the divorce from a
parent’s ill-conceived eccentricity), the breakdown of a family, perhaps even
just the individual choice of a child/adult. A brief discussion of the law and
administration of deed polls will follow below.<br />
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An important feature of statute law, perhaps described more
aptly as a ‘non-existent’ feature of statute law would be the omission of
legislation in existence which hinders your human right to change your forename
or surname. Conventions (Coke on Littleton 1628, Bracton c.1235) only prescribe
that individuals must have and be referred to by a forename and surname in
terms of legal existence, and common law (Barlow v Bateman 1730) actually
provides precedent to support an individual’s right to freely change their name
without the bondage of acts of Parliament. These freedoms are complicated
however by specific factors affecting each situation independently, especially
when issues such as age, parentage, and best interests of the individual come
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Wishes to change names via the deed poll process most
commonly arise when a child’s home/family situation becomes complex. Parental
responsibility (being legally recognised as the child’s parent, at birth for
the mother and being married to the mother/named on the birth certificate for
the father) operates in full force until the child reaches the age of consent
(16 in England and Wales). Until the 16<sup>th</sup> birthday, in order to
change a child’s name via deed poll, all responsible parents must provide
consent for the process to take place. Once the child reaches the age of 16,
the courts will grant them full power to do with their name what they wish;
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For younger children embroiled in the battles of parental
disputes, the process of name changing becomes far more convoluted. For a
parent with sole parental responsibility, no consent from the other
(biological) parent would be required. But this situation proves rare in
reality. Where a mother may wish to change her child’s surname to her own due
to the breakdown of a relationship, she may find the courts unsympathetic where
the father remains in contact and provides maintenance payments, especially if
the child is under the age of 5. The courts identify the best interests of the
child, especially in protecting a paternal bond, sometimes even where the
father may be absent. Upon the age of 11, the courts will begin to take the
child’s wishes into account, and by 14 the child’s wish becomes paramount,
therefore the ability and flexibility in changing names grows alongside the
child. In contrast, changing a child’s forename proves far easier, as it does
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In 2013 The Guardian reported that ‘nearly 50,000 people a
year are wasting millions of pounds paying online companies that promise on Google
adverts to “officially change your name”’. The use of certain spurious online companies
has resulted in consumers paying for ostensibly ‘official’ deed poll documents
when in reality they hold no legal power, therefore to be sure of authenticity
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If you are considering changing your own or your child’s
name and require advice and/or authentic legally binding services, please feel
free to contact us via <a href="mailto:Yeungway@ghslaw.co.uk" target="_blank">email</a> or connect with us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/1169335/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Our fixed fee for a single<o:p></o:p></div>
Deed Poll is £75 plus VAT, incl. 3x certified copies of the deed. Any additional
copies are charged at £3 each.<br />
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Garden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.com023 London Rd, Hertford SG13 7LG, UK51.7954376 -0.070187700000019531.4835576 -41.378781700000019 72.1073176 41.23840629999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-1461632405825163602017-07-28T14:39:00.000+01:002017-08-16T10:32:10.077+01:00Boundary Battles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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light to your neighbour’s garden or main areas of their house, then a claim may
be made against you for adversely affecting the reasonable enjoyment of a
domestic property.</span></div>
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bring a claim against a neighbour if their hedge is too high. Although there
are generally no legal restrictions regarding the height of a hedge, the 2003 Act
as well as the High Hedges (Appeals) (England) Regulations 2005 give local
Councils powers to deal with complaints regarding the heights of hedges. Common
law rights also exist allowing neighbours to cut overhanging branches from
hedges or trees back to the boundary line separating two properties (provided
no other legal restrictions apply.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, if your hedges are more than two metres tall and are
formed wholly or predominantly by a line of two or more evergreens, a complaint
can be made against you pursuant to the Anti-Social Behaviour Act. These rules
are in place and can be enforced to ensure that there is no significant loss of
light or daylight to a neighbour’s garden or home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are various calculations that can be used to determine
an “actionable” hedge height (i.e. whether the height of the offending hedge is
a legitimate cause of loss of light or daylight to a neighbouring house or
garden.) However, it is the local council who generally determines whether the
complaint is actionable. Therefore, the council are permitted to charge for
their services and may reject a claim if they believe it to be frivolous or
vexatious, or if they are not satisfied that attempts haven been made to
resolve the matter by alternative amicable means. It is for this reason why any
costs that arise in association with the council’s service are borne by the complainant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The council’s role is to determine whether or not the hedge
in question is adversely affecting the use and enjoyment of the neighbour’s
property. Their role is adjudicative and they are able to impose remedial
notices on the offending party, requiring them to take corrective action. Should
a notice be ignored or incorrectly executed, then it may be enforced through
criminal proceedings or carried out by the council themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are having issues with your neighbour's shrubbery or are
concerned that you may be liable for a claim, feel free to contact us via <a href="mailto:info@ghslaw.co.uk" target="_blank">email</a> or connect with us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/garden-house-solicitors" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Garden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.com2Garden House Solicitors, 23 London Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 7LG, UK51.757197 -0.10660849999999351.5999625 -0.429331999999993 51.9144315 0.216115000000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-79579840289379418252017-05-30T16:45:00.001+01:002017-05-30T16:46:13.371+01:00Long Weekend Flight Delays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bank Holiday Weekend plans were quickly
disrupted for many passengers travelling from either Heathrow or Gatwick on
British Airways. Thousands of travellers had their flights delayed or cancelled
following a massive IT failure on Saturday 27 May 2017. Today (30 May 2017) the
airline has finally been able to resolve its issues, but unfortunately this has
come at a high price for many passengers. Those who were lucky enough to have
their flights rescheduled arrived at their destination after lengthy delays and
some further inconvenienced by a lack of baggage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">BA has set up a compensation
scheme whereby passengers who required accommodation as a result of delays can
reclaim the money spent on hotel stays, transfers and on food and refreshments.
Reimbursements have been capped at the following rates:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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people sharing)</span></span></li>
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and the hotels</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Additionally, passengers could
receive up to £540 in compensation for the inconvenience caused, depending on
the type of flight that was cancelled. Some may be happy to receive any form of
compensation, but is this enough considering the costs of flights and the
nature of consequences faced by individual customers whose flights were
affected? It is also unclear whether additional inconveniences caused from
missed or rebooked flights will be compensated under this scheme. Although the
airline have said that they will honour any claim for compensation, this is
neither guaranteed nor will compensation be automatic. You must formally apply
for compensation and don’t forget that EU compensation rules may apply.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You may recall from an earlier
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cancellations, OR re-bookings must be made for flights cancelled at short
notice</span></span></li>
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compensation, the value of which is determined by the length of the fight</span></span></li>
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reaching their destination more than 3 hours later, the value of which is
determined by the length of the flight and the delay</span></span></li>
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will only be provided for flights departing from or arriving in EU airports, as
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">UK laws also state that
compensation should be awarded where delays have been caused as a result technical
faults, which clearly appears to be the case where BA is concerned. It is also
one of BA’s policies that compensation claims can be brought for any qualifying
flight delays or cancellation that have arisen within 6 years of the incident.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you would like to speak to
someone about what may be done to help you regarding delayed or cancelled
flights, contact me via <a href="mailto:kagowa@ghslaw.co.uk" target="_blank">email </a>or through <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/garden-house-solicitors" target="_blank">LinkedIn </a>to find out whether you may
be owed compensation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.</span></div>
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Garden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.com0Garden House Solicitors, 23 London Rd, Hertford SG13 7LG, UK51.7954759 -0.06987359999993714251.7948619 -0.071134099999937139 51.7960899 -0.068613099999937144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-47411373537375189872017-05-23T17:30:00.001+01:002017-05-23T17:30:47.576+01:00Dementia Tax, what can be done about it?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Those with close family members
faced with the prospect of requiring domiciliary or residential care, by now,
should be well aware of the changes that will affect social care policy. The
proposed manifesto will see our vulnerable having to pay for their own care
fees if the combined total of their savings and property exceeds £100,000. Granted
this raises care fee assessments from £23,250 but, with all things considered
is this truly a saving when most assets are tied up in properties anyway? With
the housing market as it is today, most people who own their own property will
be tasked with paying for their own care fees should the need for care arise.
Of course payment can be deferred until death, in which case the deceased’s estate
would incur the burden of payment, meaning that leaving a healthy inheritance
for the family may soon become a thing of the past. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where domiciliary care was not an
issue, its successor ensures that certain degenerative and debilitating diseases
will attract care fee obligations and others will not, regardless of where care is provided. Does the discrimination between
illnesses, geography and means serve any real benefit when the aim is to make
care policies fairer? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The worry now is that in order to
protect one’s assets or estate, those in need will shy away from much needed
assistance until their circumstances are so dire that they require nursing care
under the NHS. The other solution would appear to be transferring ownership of
assets before care applications are submitted. However, setting aside the fact
that it is unclear how such transfers will be treated under the new policy,
there are Inheritance Tax provisions that could adversely affect your estate if
certain conditions are not satisfied. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At best it is not yet clear
whether there will be a way to receive care assistance without losing your
property, diminishing the value of your estate, or putting your own health at
more risk. However, if you would like to explore the options that are available
which would reduce the blow delivered by the “Dementia tax” reach out to Garden
House Solicitors today via <a href="mailto:kagowa@ghslaw.co.uk" target="_blank">email </a>or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/garden-house-solicitors" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</span></div>
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Tel: 01992 422 128<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is always advisable to prepare a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) because you can never be certain of what the future will bring. An LPA allows you to give someone you trust the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf should you not have the mental capacity to make these decisions on your own, or if you do not want to make certain decisions. For these reasons it is very important that your choice of attorney(s) is a decision made wisely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Spouses and other family members cannot just walk into the bank and access your accounts, even if it is to pay for your care. Without an LPA in place your relatives will have to apply to the court to be given authority to help you in this way, and this can be a long and costly process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Depending on the type of LPA you make, your attorney will have the power to make decisions such as where you live and whether or not you should receive or stop receiving a particular health care treatment. If your attorney is managing your affairs they will have the authority to write cheques in your name, sell or rent your property and even carry out your trade or business. Additionally, they will be able to conduct legal matters on your behalf.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Because of the power and responsibilities your attorney will have it is important that you consider the following:</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bearing in mind their own lives and obligations, is your attorney guaranteed to be able to take on, and manage, the responsibility you will be giving them? How well do they look after their own affairs? </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Think about the type of LPA you are creating, does your attorney have any relevant background or knowledge that will assist them in making those decisions on your behalf?</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can your attorney act alone or would it be better to have two or more people working with them to ensure that all decisions made on your behalf have been thought through with the time, care and consideration required?</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can your attorney be trusted to act in your best interests, setting aside all personal feelings and emotions? </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">How well do you know your attorney? Would you still be comfortable with them making decisions on your behalf regardless of how circumstances and relationships change as time goes by?</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Do you trust your attorney implicitly?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Remember, even though an LPA can be revoked, you have to be deemed to have the mental capacity to be able to make the revocation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In order to have your LPA registered, you will also need to have a reliable certificate provider. This is a person who can serve as a witness for your LPA and should be able to prove that at the time of preparing your LPA you did so on your own volition and that you understood the nature, purpose and scope of the authority you have granted. Your certificate provider should be able to act independently and possess the professional skills and expertise to provide your certificate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Garden House Solicitors specialise in drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney and are happy to assist you with any of your needs or concerns. To arrange an appointment, telephone me on 01992 422 128 or email me at <a href="http://Kagowa@ghslaw.co.uk./">Kagowa@GHSLaw.co.uk.</a></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A Coroner’s inquest is held when a coroner receives notice that
a person in their area has died under circumstances where the death was violent
or unnatural; the cause of death is unknown; or the deceased was in the custody
of the state. An inquest can be triggered when reports of a death have been made
by the hospital, a doctor (where the deceased was a patient for less than
24 hours), care home representatives or by a family member.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An inquest is conducted pursuant to an individual’s right to
life enshrined in the Human Rights Act 1998. Therefore, the State is obligated to
investigate the circumstances of a person’s death in order to lay rest to any rumours
or suspicion that may arise, or to learn from past tragedies. The Coroner’s
investigation must be commenced in an open court and cases to be heard must be
publicised. Conducting this court proceeding publicly ensures that the rights
of those involved in the inquest are protected under open justice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An inquest is used to
determine who the deceased was; how they came to their death; when they came to
their death and where they came to their death. The Coroner’s determination
falls into one of 9<b> </b>categories: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Industrial disease<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">-<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> - </span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Lawful or unlawful killing - Open<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Suicide<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Where an open conclusion
has been reached this means that even on a balance of probabilities, the
evidence surrounding a death is insufficient to disclose or determine the cause
of death. In some circumstances this is the case when suicide is suspected but
it cannot be confirmed whether or not the deceased intended to take their own
life at the time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Prior to starting an
investigation the Coroner must make whatever enquiries are necessary to decide
if further investigation is required. This takes the form of a post-mortem
examination of the body. If the post-mortem reveals that death was natural,
e.g. from a heart attack or a ruptured aneurysm, then the Coroner is required
to abandon the investigation. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An interested party is a
person who qualifies to be informed of the date, time and place of an inquest.
These include a spouse or civil partner, family members including step-parents
and half siblings, a personal representative of the deceased, medical
examiners, insurers, beneficiaries to the deceased’s insurance, and trade union
representatives. An interested party also includes any person who by act or omission contributed to the deceased’s death, or whose employee may have done
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Newspapers tend to watch the Coroner's website and pick up
on cases that are interesting and sometimes sensationalise them. Although most
of what is recorded by the Coroner is available to the public, interested
parties may appeal to the editor not to print certain information. The Coroner
also has discretionary power to decide how much is written in their reports and
whether or not to verbally disclose it in open court.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you would like to know
more about a Coroner’s inquest, or if you are an interested party in need of
assistance, please contact us via <a href="mailto:kagowa@ghslaw.co.uk" target="_blank">email </a>or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/1169335?trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Acompany%2CclickedEntityId%3A1169335%2Cidx%3A3-2-11%2CtarId%3A1484154317866%2Ctas%3Agarden%20house%20" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</span><span style="color: #595959; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Garden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.com0Garden House Solicitors, 23 London Road, Hertford SG13 7LG51.757197 -0.10660849999999351.5999625 -0.429331999999993 51.9144315 0.216115000000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-84471710180863023842016-12-08T17:09:00.000+00:002016-12-08T17:09:15.064+00:00Landlords to face criminal sanctions in amended Right-to-Rent legislation <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since February 1<sup>st</sup>, 2016 Landlords across England
have been obligated to ensure that tenants have a right to rent. Failure to fulfill this obligation meant that landlords could face a fine of up to £3,000 <i>per tenant</i>. However as of December 1<sup>st</sup>
2016, and under the Immigration Act 2016, landlords, their managing agents, and occupants who sub-let all or part of their accommodation could
now face up to <b>5 years </b>in prison for
failing to verify a tenant’s right to rent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that a tenants immigration status meets the requirement to rent a property;</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -18pt;">Verify</b><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">
that the tenant’s immigration documents meet the requirement of those listed
under the Right-to-Right scheme;</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the presence of the tenant, <b>c</b><b style="text-indent: -18pt;">heck</b><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> that the documents provided are
genuine;</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -18pt;">Interview</b><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">
the tenant and make reasonable inquiries about who else will be staying at the
property;</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -18pt;">Ascertain</b><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">
whether the tenant has a time-limited or continuous right to rent;</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -18pt;">Copy</b><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> all
documents and retain them in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998;</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -18pt;">Notify</b><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">
the Home Office if the tenant’s circumstances change; and</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Conduct <b style="text-indent: -18pt;">follow-up</b><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">
checks when the tenant’s right to right expires or if there is a new tenancy
agreement </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These requirements apply to <b>all new</b> tenants aged 18 and above. It is against the law to only
assess tenants you believe are not British citizens. Checks must be made
against all tenants regardless of whether or not: there is a legitimate
agreement in place; the tenant is named in the agreement; or the agreement is in
writing. These conditions also extend to tenants or lodgers who are only
permitted limited stay in the UK. In these circumstances checks must be
conducted by Landlords 28 days before the start of tenancy. Periodic follow-up
checks may also be required thereafter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tenants who have had, or who receive Section 8 notices will
now have a technical defense in possession proceedings if landlords or their
managing agents issue these notices without specifically referring to the
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this regard please <a href="mailto:kagowa@ghslaw.co.uk" target="_blank">email </a>me or get in touch with us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/garden-house-solicitors?trk=top_nav_home" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Airport disruptions can go a long way in ruining your holiday, travel plans or making a long trip home even longer. While some airlines make amends for the inconvenience caused, others seem to let the chips lie where they fall. Interference with your bookings caused by the airline constitutes as a breach of the contract between you and the airline. Therefore, if an airline is responsible for disruptions to your journey they should provide some reparation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Under the current regime EU regulation EC 261/2004 applies to all passengers travelling on a UK or European airline, either departing from or arriving to the UK, an EU member state, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. However, it should be noted that while there are guidelines in place, carriers interact with it differently so actual airline policies may vary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will be entitled to compensation if your flight has been delayed for 3 hours, or more, and the delay has been caused by the airline, e.g. due to a technical fault or overbooking. The amount of compensation received is determined by the length of the delay and the distance of the affected route. If you are delayed by less than 3 hours then you are not entitled to compensation. Nonetheless, the airline may issue food and drink vouchers and provide airport accommodation if delays continue overnight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If a flight has been delayed for over 5 hours you are not obligated to take a replacement flight. You may instead request a full refund (including refunds for connecting flights that are part of your booking with the airline). If you choose not to take a new flight you are entitled to be provided with an airline voucher for food and drink, access to phone calls and emails, as well as airport accommodation (with transfers) if you are delayed overnight. If you decide to wait for a replacement flight you are further entitled to some compensation if, as above, the delay is caused by the airline. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You also have a right to a full refund if your flight has been cancelled. This includes a refund for any connecting flights from the airline that are part of your booking. If you do not receive a refund you are entitled to a replacement flight to your destination. If the replacement flight delays you by 2 or more hours, you are further entitled to some compensation, vouchers for food and drink, access to phone calls and emails, as well as airport accommodation (with transfers) if delays persist overnight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So the next time you book your holiday away remember that all will not be lost if your travels are disrupted by delays or cancellations. Contact the airline operating your flight and keep your flight details and booking references safely with you. Always bear in mind that while compensation is available, you will never receive compensation if flights are disrupted due to bad weather or strikes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If your flight is not protected by EU law you should contact the airline company directly as their own terms and conditions may include cancellation compensation. If you believe that you are entitled to compensation and require assistance with your claim, please feel free to <a href="mailto:kagowa@ghslaw.co.uk" target="_blank">email </a>me or connect with us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/garden-house-solicitors?trk=biz-companies-cym" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.</span></div>
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Garden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.com0Garden House Solicitors, 23 London Rd, Hertford SG13 7LG, UK51.7954759 -0.06987359999993714251.7948619 -0.071134099999937139 51.7960899 -0.068613099999937144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-6422588908033072922016-11-28T10:59:00.000+00:002016-11-28T13:56:00.032+00:00Consumer Rights - "Black Friday" <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, who is looking out for you? </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With pay-day on the horizon and Christmas ever near, "Black Friday" gets many shoppers excited, and taken care of just in time for the festive break. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Traditionally an American practice, Black Friday lasts one day with Cyber Monday being its online counterpart. The UK has continued this extravaganza with some added flare as this year stores across the country have enticed consumers with deals up to two weeks in advance of the event - and let's not forget the weekend long extension. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From household goods and electronics, to holidays and the latest trends in fashion and cosmetics, there is something on the sale rack for everyone. No one is safe from the impulse to spend as visually we are bombarded with adverts of must-have products and the reminder that "Sale Ends Midnight." Some retailers have gone as far as stocking products solely for this event. So what's the catch? Faulty products and restrictions on refunds and returns. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For those who shop in store and either try or inspect goods before taking them home, this isn't too much of a problem. But, what happens when damage and defects present themselves after the fact? And what can you do when you've chosen to forgo the crowds and congestion by shopping online? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As a customer you are protected by the Consumer Rights Acts 2015 (CRA). This Act entitles you to return products that are not as advertised. Your rights under this Act are simple, all goods bought either from shops or online must: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If your purchases do not meet the above criteria, or cause you any injury in any way, you are entitle for a refund, replacement or repair. Whether you've bought your goods online or in-store you have a grace period in which returns can be made (usually 7 - 14 days from the day you receive your items.) It is your right to return unsatisfactory products, no matter what bargains seduced you. You also have a right to cancel orders made online. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That being said, online shoppers beware! There are some purchases that cannot be undone. Certain items that come specially sealed cannot be returned or refunded if their seals have been broken (e.g. CDs, video games or software.) Similarly, intimate items such as underwear and earrings cannot be returned for hygienic reasons, nor can you return items made to personalised specifications. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So as you participate in the mad dash that Cyber Monday brings, exercise caution and shop smart. <b>Keep your receipts and pay attention to the fine print</b>. Before you check-out, <b>read the returns policy and information about your right to cancel orders</b>. If you are concerned about a recent purchase, believe you have a claim against merchants or manufacturers, or feel that you would like some legal advice regarding your consumer rights, we at <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Garden House Solicitors</span></b> are looking out for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.</span></div>
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accident victims who are dissatisfied with the service that they have received
from another firm of solicitors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
most frequent complaints are that they have never met face to face with the
person handling their claim and that the medical evidence obtained by that
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Accident victims are often in need of rehabilitation and if
your solicitor does not see you face to face it is not always apparent what
help you need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At Garden House we see
every one of our clients face to face and their rehabilitation is one of the
most important aspects of our work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
also ensure that we instruct eminent experts to examine our clients and prepare
expert medical reports.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We also receive instructions from clients who are not happy
about another solicitor who is taking too long to progress their claim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Accident victims who are over the age of 18
have 3 years from the date of the accident to bring a claim to trial.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When taking over conduct of these claims from
other solicitors we regularly find that they did not start preparing the claim
for trial until nearing the end of the three year limitation period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The problem with that is that getting
evidence at a late stage can often be difficult, if not impossible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At Garden House we make sure to gather
evidence and obtain witnesses statements at an early stage to ensure that our
clients have the best prospects of succeeding in their claims without having to
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I have personally taken over conduct of a number of accident
claims where the former solicitor has told the client that they did not have
any chance of succeeding in the claim; in every case my firm went on to win the
case and the compensation awarded in the majority of these cases was substantial.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Accident victims do not realise that they are entitled to
select a solicitor of their own choice, they do not have to sign up to a
solicitor recommended by their insurance company who they will probably never meet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At Garden House if we think your claim has
good prospects of success we will handle the claim for you under a No Win No
Fee Agreement, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by
instructing us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think about it, why would
you instruct a solicitor recommended by an insurer to sue an insurance company?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Please contact Patricia Ling on 01992 422128 or by email to </span><a href="mailto:patricia@ghslaw.co.uk"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Arial;">patricia@ghslaw.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> if you have been
injured in an accident and are unhappy with the way your current solicitor is
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for the Alzheimer’s Society. We are pleased to announce
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family or you are making a visa application, Garden House Solicitors are able
to assist. We specialise in the following areas of Immigration Law:</div>
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If you require advice in relation to an immigration matter,
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sectors and employers will be asked by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to
provide copies of all risk assessments carried out. This will then be assessed
by a safety representative to ensure that the employer is preventing and
controlling hazards. If a safety representative thinks that there is a risk of
injury then under Regulation 4 the employer must take reasonable steps to
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requires employees to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and
that of others who may be affected by their actions. They must convey this to
their employers in order to assist them in complying with their health and
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The Home Office introduced changes to fees accompanying immigration applications in April 2015. One of the changes introduced was for the payment of an Immigration Health Surcharge fee.</div>
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This is a fee paid by individuals entering the UK towards the NHS.</div>
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It is crucial that if you are required to make payment for an immigration health surcharge fee this is submitted alongside your application. Failure to do so could result in the refusal of your application.</div>
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If you are unsure or are having difficulties with your immigration application, Garden House Solicitors are able to assist. We provide Immigration services for Indefinite Leave to Remain, Further Leave to Remain, Asylum, Discretionary Leave, Citizenship and Travel ID.</div>
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Our services include fixed fees for standard applications and an initial consultation fee of £75.00 plus VAT.<br />
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Please call for an initial consultation. Please contact me on 01992 422 128 or email <a href="mailto:uzma@ghslaw.co.uk">uzma@ghslaw.co.uk</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">If you are looking to submit an immigration
application to the Home Office, whether this is as an individual or a family
member, you will need to ensure that your application is accompanied by the
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the new changes there is an increase to the fees charged for applications
submitted to the Home office. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Home Office, it is crucial that you speak with an individual who is able to
advise you on the appropriate application and accompanying fee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the following areas of Immigration Law;</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">We provide a cost efficient and feasible service to
all individuals. We provide </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">fixed fees for standard applications and an initial
consultation fee of </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">£75.00 plus VAT.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Please call
for an initial consultation. Please contact me on 01992 422 128 or
email <a href="mailto:uzma@ghslaw.co.uk">uzma@ghslaw.co.uk</a></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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controls how your personal information is used by organisations, businesses or
the government. It also give you the right to know what information is stored
about you and how they can use it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1998, anyone who processes personal information must ensure that the
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gives you the right to know what information is stored about you and you can
make a request in writing. This is known as a subject access request and a
response must be given within 40 days of the request. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you for providing the information. The cost is usually no more than £10 and
adequate proof of identity is required from the applicant before considering
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If you think your data has
been misused or that the organisation holding it hasn’t been kept secure then
contact Garden House Solicitors for further advice on 01992 422128. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in the EU Referendum on Thursday 23 June 2016, you will need to ensure that you
are registered to vote. To vote in an election or referendum, you will need to
be registered on the Electoral Roll. The Electoral Roll is a list of all the
names and addresses of those registered to vote in the UK. Each local authority
is in charge of the Electoral Roll in its own area and it is updated every
month. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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automatically registered to be able to vote in an election or referendum and
therefore it is absolutely vital to ensure that you have signed up to the
Electoral Roll. The information on the Electoral Roll must be correct
especially if you are applying for credit as the lender will use this
information to confirm if your name and address is correct when carrying out a
credit check. If you have not registered to vote or the details on the
Electoral Roll are incorrect then you may be refused credit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Garden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.com0Garden House Solicitors, 23 London Rd, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 7LG, UK51.7955192 -0.07040779999999813331.4836452 -41.3790018 72.1073932 41.2381862tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-41852608343705439922016-04-25T13:00:00.000+01:002016-04-25T13:00:08.671+01:00Immigration law at Garden House Solicitors <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">If you are looking for advice in respect of your immigration matter, it is important to consult an individual who is able to guide you through this process from start to finish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Immigration law</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"> refers to national </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><span lang="EN">government</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"> policies controlling the i</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><span lang="EN">mmigration</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"> and </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><span lang="EN">deportation</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"> of people, and addresses matters such as applications for individuals, including those for naturalization, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><span lang="EN">citizenship</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">, and settlement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">If you require advice in relation to an immigration matter, then please call for an initial consultation. Please contact me on 01992 422 128 or email </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><span lang="EN">uzma@ghslaw.co.uk</span><a href="mailto:uzma@ghslaw.co.uk" target="_blank">uzma@ghslaw.co.uk</a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">. </span></div>
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Garden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.com0 Garden House Solicitors, 23 London Rd, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 7LG, UK51.7955192 -0.07040779999999813331.482113700000003 -41.3790018 72.1089247 41.2381862tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-27005723538064096802016-04-08T16:04:00.000+01:002016-04-08T16:04:03.611+01:00Microchipping made compulsory for all dogs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">From 6 April 2016, all dog
owners must ensure their dogs are microchipped under the Microchipping of Dogs
Regulations (2015). A microchip is a small electronic chip which is implanted
under the dog’s skin and contains a unique number that can be read by a
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details relating to each number are logged on a central database and should the
dog ever go missing or be stolen it can be scanned by the police or the local
authority to make it easier for the dog to be returned to its owner. Therefore
it is absolutely vital that the owner takes responsibility for updating their
details with the database should their circumstances change. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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authority find a dog without a microchip, assuming that the owner of the dog in
question can be located, the owner will be given a time limit of 21 days to get
their dog microchipped. If they still fail to comply with the law, they will
face a fine of up to £500 per dog. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your pet microchipped and would like to seek advice please contact me on 01992
422128 or email <a href="mailto:nazmin@ghslaw.co.uk">nazmin@ghslaw.co.uk</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Please follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/nazmin_ghs" target="_blank">Twitter </a> Connect with me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazmin-chowdhury-a97387107?trk=hp-identity-name" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></span></div>
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Garden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.com1Garden House Solicitors, 23 London Rd, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 7LG, UK51.7955192 -0.07040779999999813326.2734847 -41.3790018 77.3175537 41.2381862tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-90173279726891458132016-04-04T10:19:00.000+01:002016-04-08T16:04:40.379+01:00Garden House Solicitors awarded Law Society's Lexcel Accreditation <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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proud to announce that we have again been awarded the prestigious Lexcel
Accreditation by the Law Society. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Lexcel Accreditation is a mark
of quality awarded by the Law Society specifically developed for law firms who
demonstrate and maintain the highest levels of service. It is a recognised accreditation scheme for
law firms which gives assurance to our clients that our practice meets high
client care and business management standards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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firms must undergo a rigorous assessment process from an experienced, trained
Lexcel assessor and we are absolutely delighted to announce that Garden House
Solicitors has met the Lexcel V6 Practice Management Standard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Client care is paramount at
Garden House Solicitors and we do our best to ensure that our clients are
provided the highest level of service. As a Lexcel Accredited firm, we are
always looking for ways to improve our client care service and one of the ways
we do this is by asking our clients for their feedback and making any
appropriate changes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lexcel to ensure that we are maintaining the same high standards and therefore
we are proud to have received continued accreditation for the forthcoming year.
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legal issues with our Lexcel Accredited Solicitors please do not hesitate to
contact us on 01992 422128.</span></div>
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Garden House Solicitorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155992388806278873noreply@blogger.com1Garden House Solicitors, 23 London Rd, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 7LG, UK51.7955192 -0.07040779999999813331.483639200000002 -41.3790018 72.1073992 41.2381862tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4733712352362506861.post-91201016566862924162016-03-29T09:21:00.000+01:002016-03-29T09:21:20.611+01:00How to ensure your job interviews meet with legal requirements<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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more about their candidates but there are some legalities around the process
which you should be aware of before you begin the interview process. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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if the candidate is suitable for the vacancy, there are laws to protect the
interviewee from being asked unlawful questions that could possibly lead to a
claim against your business. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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so that you can prove why you selected one candidate over another. Applicants
are legally entitled to request such notes and you are obliged to keep them for
a year post interview.</span><br />
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need help with drafting a job description or an interview assessment template,
please contact us on 01992 422128 to arrange an appointment. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">What is a living will?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A
living will (sometimes known as an advance directive) is a written
statement detailing your wishes regarding health care and how you wish to be
treated if you were to become seriously ill. Living wills come into force when
you are no longer able to communicate your own choices and can be useful if you
have not made a power of attorney. Living wills are legally binding under
the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This means that as long as a living will is valid
and applicable then any refusal to accept treatment set out within it is
legally binding in England and Wales. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Please
note that a living will is not the same as euthanasia, but a request in advance
to doctors not to give certain life-sustaining treatments. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Who can make a living will? </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Anyone
who is aged 18 years or over and has the mental capacity to do so. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Does a living will need to be
signed and witnessed?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If
you are choosing to refuse life-sustaining treatment then this must be done in
writing and both you and at least one witness must sign it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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living will:</span></b><br />
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A living will allows you to reject certain
medical treatment<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A living will allows doctors to know what
medical treatment you want and therefore they are more likely to give
appropriate treatment<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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taking difficult decisions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the difficult decisions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It
is essential that living wills are written correctly to ensure they comply with
legal requirements in order for them to be valid and acted upon should the need
arise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">An alternative to making a living will is to make a health and welfare lasting power of attorney. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us on 01992
422128. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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