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Selling property in England after the owner's death? Legal heirs may need Probate of Will or Letters of Administration first

Legal heirs in England and Wales require a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to sell property and manage a deceased person's estate. While not always mandatory for jointly owned assets or to cover immediate funeral expenses, these grants are crucial for accessing bank accounts and proving legal authority.

The Economic Times

Own assets in India and England? Why experts say you should make two separate Wills immediately

Individuals with assets in both India and England are advised to create separate Wills to ensure proper distribution and avoid legal challenges. English law has strict requirements for Will validity, including written format, testator's signature, and proper witnessing. Seeking professional advice is crucial to prevent errors and potential invalidation of…

The Economic Times

A&E doctor who escaped Syria for UK left with 'life-changing' brain injury after London crash

Ahmad Alhameed, 47, suffered a fractured skull, broken ribs and serious brain injury when he was hit by a car on November 13 last year

Evening Standard

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More than 1,700 Cape Verde holidaymakers join legal action against Tui after illnesses

At least eight holidaymakers have died following holidays to the islands, claim lawyers

The Independent UK

Families of four Brits who died after Cape Verde stomach bugs pursue legal action

Elena Walsh, 64, Mark Ashley, 55, Karen Pooley, 64, and a 56-year-old man all died last year in separate incidents after visiting Cape Verde

The Independent UK

Dad Busted Stealing Son’s Inheritance For New Family, Teen Laughs As Grandparents Cut Him Off

Guilt can feel like a heavy weight, especially when it arises from our relationships with family. However, it becomes even more complicated if loved ones try to use it to control our choices. That's what a 16-year-old faced when his father attempted to dip into the inheritance left by his…

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Companies face prosecution risk as new fraud law comes into force

CPS hails ‘major step forward’ in crime prevention with potential for companies to receive unlimited fines

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Hospital pays out compensation after infection outbreak linked to water supply

There were three patient deaths, two of them as a result of complications linked to the outbreak at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge.

Evening Standard

'It was the most harrowing experience of our lives': Survivors of Hainault sword rampage speak out

Two survivors have spoken out about ordeal of attack by sword killer Marcus Monzo as they seek compensation

Evening Standard

P&O Cruises sued by passengers who fell ill on ‘filthy’ ship

‘The whole ordeal was awful and I’m still not right to this day’, claims cruise passenger

The Independent UK

Harrods opens compensation scheme for survivors of alleged abuse by Al Fayed

The redress scheme will remain live for one year.

Evening Standard

Family of former Camden British Rail worker seek answers following his asbestos-related cancer death

Triarchos Eraklides, of Enfield, died in February last year just two months after being diagnosed with mesothelioma

Evening Standard

Charity ‘very concerned’ after baby deaths ‘may have been prevented’

Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH) NHS Trust said the number of neonatal deaths recorded as ‘potentially avoidable’ is very small.

Evening Standard

Passenger dies after norovirus outbreak on P&O cruise

Alan Forster, 77, died from suspected kidney failure after a cruise on P&O ship Arcadia last October

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Scottish city named as best for foreign investment outside London

EDINBURGH has been named as the highest-ranking city in the UK outside of London for foreign direct investment (FDI) attractiveness, according to a…

The Independent UK

Nearly 1,000 British tourists fall ill after luxury holidays to Cape Verde

Holidaymakers at five-star hotels were struck down with shigella and salmonella

The National (Scotland)

Scottish city named best for foreign investment outside London and south east

A NEW report has said that Edinburgh has overtaken Greater Manchester as the most attractive location in the UK for foreign direct investment (FDI)…

The Guardian - UK

‘Ruinously expensive’: record number of inheritance disputes in England and Wales

As many as 10,000 people are disputing wills every year, according to estimates by specialist solicitors

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Andrzej Kusper: Family calls for change after inquest into choking death of man in Met police custody

The police watchdog found officers 'failed to adequately search' Andrzej Kusper, who choked to death on a wrap of drugs

The Independent UK

Holidaymaker who fell ill on trip to Turkey wins nine-year legal battle with Tui

Peter Griffiths took his case against tour operator Tui to the Supreme Court

The Independent UK

Mother of man with severe learning difficulties ‘overjoyed’ after treatment win

Doctors said Jordan Tooke would need sedation in order to be given dialysis three times a week and felt such moves were not in his best interests.

Birmingham Post

Cardiff and Swansea lag behind in attracting overseas investment

A new economic study ranks UK cities on their ability to attract foreign direct investment

Bristol Post

TUI honeymoon in Turkey cut short for newlyweds as mum ends up on IV drip

They had travelled with their children to celebrate

Wales Online

Newlyweds' TUI honeymoon in Turkey cut short as mum ends up on IV drip

They had travelled with their children to celebrate

Nottingham Post

Family's heartache over death of 'happy and loving' boy who suffered 7-hour delay for fluids

The 12-year-old suffered from kidney disease

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