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Dealing with the financial affairs of someone who has died
passed to surviving relatives and friends, either according to instructions in the will, or if the person dies without leaving a will, according to certain legal rules called the rules of intestacy
Discrimination because of sex
(gender reassignment) discrimination because you are married or in a civil partnership discrimination because of sexual orientation See also Pregnancy and maternity discrimination. For more information
Discrimination because of race
can find useful information about discrimination on the EHRC website at www.equalityhumanrights.com. Law centres Law centres can offer free legal advice to people who want to take action about race
If your creditors are still contacting you
are legally bound by your IVA and have to stick to its terms and conditions. This means they’re not allowed to: chase you for debts covered by your IVA contact you directly about your IVA or the debts
Complain about a local council's involvement with your family
court case, you should get legal advice first. Complaining won’t change a child protection order and it might make the situation worse. Find a solicitor who has 'Children Law Accreditation
If something is advertised at the wrong price
to buy is advertised at the wrong price, you may be able to buy it at the lower price. Buying in a shop Your legal rights in a shop will depend on whether you’ve paid for the item yet or not. If you
If you get a letter saying you’ve broken a bankruptcy rule
as a criminal offence. You could be fined or sent to prison. You should get legal advice as soon as possible. If you can show you didn’t intend to mislead or defraud the official receiver, you may have a valid
If you're going to be deported from the UK
to ask to see a legal adviser while you’re in detention. They'll help you apply for bail and make further appeals if there’s new information about your situation. If you want to see a legal adviser
Taking court action because your landlord won't make repairs
first look at what evidence you have to help support your case think about whether you can afford to take court action if you can't get help with legal costs. If you think that taking court action
Prepare for an asylum interview
specialist. Your case is more likely to be successful if the evidence you have is prepared properly - it’s hard to do this on your own. As an asylum seeker, you might be entitled to legal aid (depending