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With the huge increase in internet use, more & more people are being tempted to deal with probate & estate admin themselves. What are the pitfalls? Probate, the process of...

A shareholders’ agreement is a contract entered into between a company and some or all of its shareholders. It works in conjunction with a company’s articles of association by creating...

From October 2014, form R27, which deals with a deceased’s income tax affairs up to the date of death, is no longer required. HMRC has said that the background to...

Businesses will probably know whether it has any female employees who are pregnant and due to take maternity leave during the next six months. How many, however, will know which of...

St Albans first Literary Festival is a four-day celebration (from 6 to 9 November 2014) of story-telling, of every kind: great works of literature, journalistic writing, poetry, non-fiction, copy-writing and blogging will...

Debenhams Ottaway was recognised in eight categories (within the south east area) in Legal 500’s recently released rankings. Four of the eight were included for the first time. Practice areas...

Charity week for Willow Foundation and St Albans Museums and Galleries Trust Last week Debenhams Ottaway held a charity week in aid of their nominated charities for 2014/15 – Willow...

Family run business, The Chocolate Wrapper, last week received the ‘Best New Business’ award at the St Albans and District Chamber of Commerce Community Business Awards. The Harpenden based business...

A number of recent cases have made it easier for landlords to oppose the grant of a new tenancy under one of the “fault” grounds, with no compensation payable to...

On Facebook or Twitter? Digital assets include social media accounts, as well as online bank accounts. As you go through life, it is important to be aware of your digital...