Funeral fund launches to help with cost of pauper funerals

Finders International have launched a major social initiative which should benefit hard pressed local authorities and hospitals. When a Public Health Act funeral is being planned, usually at the Council or Hospital’s expense, these organisations can now ask Finders International for a subsidy payment towards this cost by applying to their new Funeral Fund. These […]

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Heir hunter brings integrity and quality to an unregulated industry

A new industry association has recently been launched today for the professional heir hunting industry, with the aim of providing a single authoritative source of opinion and advice. The International Association of Professional Probate Researchers, Genealogists & Heir Hunters (IAPPR) is the brainchild of Finders International, who featured heavily in the hit BBC1 TV show […]

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Potential insolvency in the legal sector: the unique factors at play

Insolvency in the legal sector can be caused by a number of factors that pose unique problems for the firm’s partners and the insolvency practitioners. No industry is fully protected from the pushes and pulls of economic movement, but while some sectors consistently feature at the top of the breakdown of insolvencies by industry, such […]

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We’re with you all the way — Litigants in Person funding options

Professional Negligence lawyer, Emma Slade, knows what it is like to be a Litigant in Person and recognises that flexible funding options for parties involved in a dispute are essential I qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and have been dealing with civil disputes since then.  Sufficient time, you would imagine, to become fully conversant […]

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Why you should make sure your will is in order

Although creating a will can be a lengthy process, and it might be something that you have put to the back of your mind, it’s an important document and it is the only way to ensure your property, money and other assets are going to the right place once you have passed away. Not only […]

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Pre-pack administration: an ethical minefield?

Since the financial crisis of 2008, pre-pack administration has been widely used as a way to save jobs and reduce the impact of insolvency on economic growth. Its controversial nature led to the Insolvency Service attempting to increase transparency, however, and reassure creditors that their needs were being met. Also known as ‘phoenixism,’ pre-pack administration […]

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The most popular divorce questions

Other than how much a divorce costs, which really does depend on the specifics of the case, here are the most poplar questions that we receive about divorces that we thought we would share? Can we get a ‘quickie’ divorce? Enticing as that prospect may sound, the answer is no. All divorce proceedings must go […]

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What is a personal injury trust fund?

A personal injury trust fund is a type of trust fund set up using the compensation payout that is awarded from a personal injury claim. You may also come across the terms ‘personal injury trust deed’ or ‘special needs trust’ – but they are all the same thing. The aim of a personal injury trust […]

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Cloud benefits attract law firms

The significant financial benefits of adopting cloud applications, software and infrastructure are encouraging more and more law firms to move to the cloud.Cloud computing is a non-traditional, cutting edge technology. At first glance, it’s not a perfect strategy for the legal industry. Law firms a reputation for being traditional and risk averse. But now many […]

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Helping you connect with Customer Service

Interact is a youth-led organisation bringing together people from all faiths, beliefs and cultural backgrounds. Interact’s aim is to build a cohesive society where diversity is valued and celebrated. This is achieved by creating opportunities for face-to-face dialogue through side-by-side action, building respect and understanding through interaction. Based in London, Interact run skills-based learning projects […]

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