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Checklist for application of a BVI grant

Checklist for application of a BVI grant Preliminary check Before making an application in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) for a grant of probate or letters of administration , the applicant should obtain at least the following information: • information relating to the deceased: ◦ name ◦ address ◦ domicile as at the date of death ◦ date and place of death ◦ if the deceased has passed away for more than three years, the reason for the delay in grant application ◦ marital status and family members ◦ whether the deceased left a Will; if so, whether the original Will is available; if not, the reason behind it ◦ whether any minority or life interests arise • assets: ◦ details of the BVI situs assets—if it is company shares, the company name, company number, number of shares held by the deceased and name of all company directors are needed ◦ value of the BVI situs assets at the time of application • applicant(s): ◦ name ◦ address ◦ occupation...

Redundancy—individual consultation checklist for employers

Redundancy—individual consultation checklist for employers This Checklist outlines steps to be taken in individual redundancy consultation, whether or not consultation has also taken place at a collective level. It sets out practical considerations involved in planning a redundancy process and covers what should be discussed at open meetings with affected employees, what should be included in letters to affected employees, what should be discussed at individual consultation meetings, what should be included in the notice of dismissal and information to be given about the right of appeal. For further guidance on individual redundancy consultation obligations generally, see Practice Notes: Redundancy—fair procedure: individual consultation and How to carry out individual redundancy consultation. This Checklist assumes that the employer has determined whether collective consultation is required (see Checklist: Redundancy—collective consultation checklist for employers—Identify redundancy situation). This Checklist is to be used: • where there is an obligation to consult collectively as, even where that obligation is fulfilled, the employer must still consult individually with the employees • where there is no obligation...

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Freedom of information request—flowchart

Freedom of information request—flowchart In brief The timeframe for compliance with a freedom of information request is 20 working days, although in certain limited circumstances this can be extended. Upon receipt of a request, an authority should: • record the date on which the request was received • assess the validity of the request • establish whether information of the description specified in the request is held by the authority • estimate the cost of compliance • consider charging a fee • consider whether any exemptions apply • respond to the applicant within the timeframe For information on the freedom of information regime generally, see Practice Notes: • Introduction to freedom of information • Who is subject to the freedom of information regime For an overview of the whole process click here to view or print a separate PDF version. Step 1—Request for information received Click here to view or print the full-size PDF version: Timeframe within which to respond See Practice Note: Compliance with a freedom...

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Bermuda—cross border banking and finance guide

Bermuda—cross border banking and finance guide Loan market and developments Please provide a brief overview of the current state of the loan markets in your jurisdiction and any significant recent market developments. As of the latest assessment, Moody's outlook on Bermuda’s banking sector remains ‘stable’ and is driven by the contingent liability risk from the island's large banking sector. Moody reported that Bermuda's very strong institutional framework, very high per capita income, and strong external position are underlying credit strengths that bolster Bermuda's capacity to absorb potential future shocks. Bermuda’s financial services regulator, the Bermuda Monetary Authority, has reported that, as at September 2024, the capital adequacy levels at Bermuda’s banks were well above the minimum regulatory requirements under Basel III, with the sector’s risk asset ratio at 25.6%, the common equity tier 1 capital ratio at 24.2% and the leverage ratio at 7.7%. Please provide a brief overview of forthcoming changes to the law or other matters that may affect the loan markets...

Preparing the online application for probate or letters of administration

Preparing the online application for probate or letters of administration There are two ways in which a practitioner can apply for a grant of probate or letters of administration either as one of or on behalf of the personal representatives (PRs) of a deceased estate: • by post, using application form PA1P or PA1A, or • online, via the online portal of HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) This Practice Note focuses on the online application process. For information on the postal application process, see Practice Note: Preparing the application form PA1P/PA1A for probate/administration. For broader information on applying for probate or letters of administration, see Practice Note: Application for a grant of representation. Registering to use HMCTS online The first step in making an online probate application is to register your organisation and relevant users with HMCTS online services for legal professionals. MyHMCTS is the online portal for legal professionals and other organisations to issue, pay for and manage applications within civil and family courts and tribunals, including probate...

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Planning use swap agreement

Planning use swap agreement Dated: Parties 1 [insert party name] whose registered office is at [insert address] (‘the First Party); and 2 [insert party name] whose registered office is at [insert address] (‘the Second Party); and Recitals (A) The First Party intends to submit to the Council a planning application for the Commercial Proposal in respect of the First Property. (B) The Second Party intends to submit to the Council a planning application for the Residential Proposal in respect of the Second Property. (C) The parties agree that the Second Party will submit the Second Planning Application to the Council at the same time as the First Party submits the First Planning Application to the Council, in each case as related planning applications for a Planning Use Exchange in relation to the First Property and the Second Property on the terms hereinafter set out. 1 Definitions and interpretation 1.1 In this Agreement the following expressions shall have the following meanings: Act • Town and Country Planning...

Letter of instruction to single joint expert—employment tribunal proceedings

Letter of instruction to single joint expert—employment tribunal proceedings Private & confidential [Insert name and address of expert] [Insert date] Dear [insert name of expert] [Insert case heading, eg Ms R Jones v Supermarkets Plc, ET Case Number: 12345] Instruction to act as single joint expert Thank you for agreeing to act as the expert witness in this matter. As you know you will be acting as a single joint expert. We act for [insert name of client] who is [bringing OR defending OR an employment tribunal claim against [insert name of opposing party/parties]. This letter has been countersigned by the solicitors acting on behalf of [insert name of opposing party/parties] to confirm their agreement to the terms of this letter. The aim of this letter is to provide you with the relevant factual background, key documents and to identify the issues you will need to consider. As an expert witness you will be aware of the need for you to comply with certain duties and ensure...

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How can an EEA national child who has lived in the UK for over ten years obtain British citizenship and what is the cost for each type of application?

How can an EEA national child who has lived in the UK for over ten years obtain British citizenship and what is the cost for each type of application? The general rule for EEA national children born in the UK The Practice Note: Who is a British citizen (automatic acquisition)? explains that: ‘A person born in the UK or in a qualifying territory is a British citizen if, at the time of their birth, their father or mother is: • a British citizen, or • settled in the UK or in a qualifying territory’ The Practice Note goes on to explain that this can include the children of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, although the exact position depends on when the child was born. If the child’s parents are not married, note that the Practice Note also discusses the situation for children born illegitimate before 1 July 2006, who were not considered to have a ‘father’ for the purposes of British nationality law. As set out in the...

Can a £10,000 court fee be refunded if the claim is discontinued before the claim form is served?

Can a £10,000 court fee be refunded if the claim is discontinued before the claim form is served? This Q&A assumes the reference is to the issue fee paid in accordance with Fee 1 in Schedule 1 to the Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008 (CPFO 2008), SI 2008/1053. The current court fees for civil proceedings are set out in CPFO 2008, SI 2008/1053, Sch 1, as amended. There appears to be no mechanism in CPFO 2008, SI 2008/1053 for parties obtaining a refund of this fee. Guidance on refunds is provided by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) in document: EX50 Civil and Family Court Fees. It provides that HMCTS usually only refunds fees where the court has made a processing error. Page 2 sets out the position in relation to refunds as follows: 'If you have applied to issue a claim by post, and the defendant settles the dispute before your claim is processed by the court or business centre, you will be entitled to...

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NHBC Buildmark Choice policies—cause of action accrues when the insured party ‘has to pay more’ to complete the building work as a result of contractor insolvency (NHBC v Peabody Trust)

Construction analysis: The Court of Appeal (CoA) confirmed that the cause of action under Option 1 of the National House Building Council (NHBC) Buildmark Choice policies does not accrue on contractor insolvency—the cause of action accrues when the insured party ‘has to pay more’ to complete the building work as a result of that insolvency. The moment in time at which the insured party should be considered to be in the position of ‘having to pay more’ has been left to be determined in future proceedings.

EU Law weekly highlights—24 July 2025

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analyses on the decision of the EU court for privacy activist Lisa Ballmann to access files in the Meta case, the EU trade mark dispute on Iceland foods which lost over link to nation's name, the Commission’s guidelines on the EU AI Act’s rules for general-purpose AI models, the final version of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, the country's first national collective database to be licensed for training AI formed by a group of Dutch media outlets, the Commission’s guidelines for the protection of minors online and a Market Insights Trend Report’s analysis on the sustainability disclosures and climate transition plans. In addition this week, the Commission proposed a new Multiannual Financial Framework, published the July 2025 infringement package, initiated procedures to adopt new adequacy decisions for EU-UK personal data transfers, initiated a call for evidence seeking input on a future omnibus package to simplify environmental legislation, published an Explanatory Notice and Template to guide providers of General Purpose AI...