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  Introducing ‘CreditLadder’ for Tenants & Landlords What is CreditLadder? CreditLadder was set up 2016 to help tenants improve their credit position in the simplest way without breaking a sweat, while paying your rent. It works by reporting on-time rent payments. CreditLadder is the only way your rent payments can improve your credit position and credit score across all 3 of the main Credit Reference Agencies (CRAS) in the UK, namely Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. Pretty much every bank and building society uses at least one of these CRA’s Read full Article here

  “Do I need a solicitor for probate?”  When to seek specialist legal advice “Do I need a solicitor for probate?”  It’s a question we always get asked.  As an executor to any will there will be numerous tasks and undertakings to administer the estate, this could range from ascertaining what assets there are to distributing the net proceeds to beneficiaries. Whether you wish to carry out a do-it-yourself probate or use a specialist solicitor will depend on the scale of the deceased estate, and if the set-up is complicated.  For example, if a beneficiary wishes to contest the will, or a friend/ family member has a grievance disputing the contents of the will, or where a dependant has been deliberately left out of the will, there is potential for a claim.  This is when it is easier to let a third party specialist smooth out the problems. “ Do I need a solicitor for probate? ” – Maybe yes Typical situations where it is advisable to seek professional probate adv...