UK government fly tipping statistics for April 2020 to March 2021 confirm what concerns us. Law enforcement is not producing the results we need at local level in greater London towns like Beckenham, and also Mitcham where Jeffrey Avery has his base. The government … [Read more...]
United Kingdom Tackling Plastic Waste Resolutely
Plastic waste was always going to present a challenge. Because if the government were to take it out with a single hammer blow, this could have major repercussions. Factories could close. Jobs would go. For these reasons we have to go along with United Kingdom tackling … [Read more...]
Dealing With the Affairs of a Deceased Person
In times past an estate meant everything under the control of a noble, even the village and church buildings. Nowadays it includes the deceased’s personal possessions, money, investments, and everything else they own. Dealing with the affairs of a deceased person … [Read more...]
Plastic Waste Pollution in England What We Can Do
The Government committed itself to improving the environment as it stands, so future generations have a better head start. This includes tackling plastic waste pollution in England by the scruff of the neck, and punishing repeat offenders. However, much waste lying … [Read more...]
Certified Copies of Documents in England
Applying for probate in England and administering estates both depend on documentary evidence. If the originals are missing or misplaced, a legal battle may ensue to ask a court to determine the truth. Having certified copies of documents in England could circumvent the … [Read more...]
How to Apply for Probate in England and Wales
Almost every person who dies in England or Wales leaves possessions behind. Probate law protects their interests, and seeks to allocate those resources as they would have wished. If you are a close relative or beneficiary you may like to help in these circumstances. … [Read more...]
England’s Ambitious Waste Plan by Jeffrey Avery
England has an ambitious blueprint to turn the tide on pollution by 2050. We would have liked to see this happen sooner, but at least we are rowing in the right direction. Greater London is particularly taking strain in places like Beckenham and Mitcham. Let’s explore … [Read more...]
How to Value a House and Contents for Probate
A deceased estate must be valued for inheritance tax purposes before there can be any question of dividing up the assets. This article explains how to value a house, and contents because these often make up a significant part of any estate. It is worth mentioning … [Read more...]
First Step After Loved One Dies in England or Wales
Losing a loved one leaves a traumatic hole in your heart, whether or not you expected it. You may wish to close the door on society for a while. However, you may not be able to do so if they appointed you executor, or you otherwise have to take the first step after your … [Read more...]
Compulsive Hoarding in Later Life: Uncluttering
Greater disposable income coincided with the emergence of the late 20th century phenomenon of accumulating trappings of wealth. But there does come a time when we must start to unclutter. However as Gloria Stafford says so eloquently, we must first face the question … [Read more...]
