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How Long Does it Take to Get Inheritance Money after Probate Has Been Granted?
The probate process in the UK can be time-consuming, even if the deceased’s estate is a simple affair and they left a will. The length of time probate takes will often impact the period between probate being granted and when the beneficiaries receive their inheritance money after probate. Before beneficiaries receive their inheritance money after […]
January 26, 2022
How Can I Get Help Paying Off a Secured Loan Debt?
The last couple of years have been a struggle for many and secured loans with attractive interest rates have never been so appealing. Secured loan debt comes in many forms; it may be the mortgage on your home, it may be the loan on your car or it may be the only way you could […]
January 14, 2022
Procedure for Voluntary Winding Up of a Company Under IBC
The voluntary winding up of a company that is solvent can be accomplished under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Under the Insolvency Act 1986 is the Insolvency Rules 2016 that apply in England and Wales which sets out the procedure for the voluntary winding up of a company. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) […]
December 27, 2021
Is a CVA the Right Option for Your Business To Turn Its Fortunes?
The last couple of years have been extremely difficult for businesses of all sizes, particularly for some industries, such as retail, travel, and hospitality. The coronavirus pandemic has hit companies hard and with support from the government ceasing in the last few months, many are struggling to stay in business. Negotiating a Creditors’ Voluntary Arrangement […]
December 20, 2021
How To Sell a Company’s Assets Before Liquidation?
When an insolvent company enters a liquidation process, one of the key tasks for the insolvency practitioner (IP) is to sell the company’s assets before liquidation. In many cases, the assets are sold to third parties, sometimes to competitors or a director may wish to buy the asset from the company for personal use or […]
A Quick Guide to Secured and Unsecured Debt
Debt is debt, right? Well, yes and no; whilst owing money is debt, there is secured debt and unsecured debt, both of which have their pros and cons. In some cases, you may not be able to access unsecured debt as lenders need collateral to lower the risk of lending money to you. In other […]
December 15, 2021
How Do You Dissolve a Limited Company With or Without Debt?
There are many reasons why you’d want to dissolve a company, whether it is solvent or insolvent. Closing down a limited company with or without debts is a cost-effective way of removing a dormant company from Companies House and doesn’t require the need for liquidation. Dissolving a limited company, also known as voluntary dissolution, removes […]
November 16, 2021
10 Things You Can and Can’t Do with Power of Attorney
Every three minutes in the UK, someone is diagnosed with dementia. However, family members are unable to access their finances or do anything about their home and care unless the court has granted them authority through a Power of Attorney (PoA) or a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). As people get older, they may not […]
November 9, 2021
Top 10 Tips for Leading Your Business Through the Covid-19 Pandemic
Nobody can deny that the past 18 months have been some of the toughest times ever for businesses across the world. The Covid-19 pandemic forced companies, firms and organisations into adapting to completely different work environments, economies and implementing new technology. But, as nations around the world are emerging from the worst economic climate since […]
November 3, 2021
Do You Really Need a Solicitor to Help with Estate Administration?
When you die, any possessions, cash, property or other assets you owned are known as your ‘estate’. In most cases, your estate will need to be administered to comply with legal requirements in terms of carrying out your wishes in your will, making sure the beneficiaries receive what has been left to them, as well […]
October 18, 2021
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