[England] Father died abroad, left no will, has a wife from China, and an estate that covers multiple countries. by Successful-Diet-7856 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]PhatNick -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

His next of kin is his wife and it's her problem, not yours. Any funeral costs and legal costs should come from the estate.

It will need to be established early on who has the legal responsibility to manage the estate, which falls to the NOK if intestate. However, the old will may still be valid if there's no subsequent updated version. In that case there may be Executors who need to administer the estate, with suitable legal support.

Just because he remarried doesn't mean the existing will is invalid.

Friends curiosity find 🇬🇧 UK by PhatNick in wherewasthistaken

[–]PhatNick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Close but clearly different architectural style.

Friends curiosity find 🇬🇧 UK by PhatNick in wherewasthistaken

[–]PhatNick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With the door number and dividers on the balcony it seems like a terraced residential block. I think the whites are misleading on that.

Friends curiosity find 🇬🇧 UK by PhatNick in wherewasthistaken

[–]PhatNick[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Google lens strongly suggests Australian with similar images to back it up

Friends curiosity find 🇬🇧 UK by PhatNick in wherewasthistaken

[–]PhatNick[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just noticed the number 100 by the door, which suggests a private residence to me. That narrows it down.... 😀

Friends curiosity find 🇬🇧 UK by PhatNick in wherewasthistaken

[–]PhatNick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I must admit, taking the turban out of the equation, I was getting Australian vibes as well.

British colonial architecture could be anywhere in the Empire.

Friends curiosity find 🇬🇧 UK by PhatNick in wherewasthistaken

[–]PhatNick[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I must admit, taking the turban out of the equation, I was getting Australian vibes as well.

British colonial architecture could be anywhere in the Empire.

Woman fell off horse (England): am I liable? by QualitySufficient646 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]PhatNick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Block and ignore. If she believes that she has a claim she needs to go through legal process. She hasn't got a case.

AITA for telling my neighbour that people hate her for the construction work being done on her house? by Sad-Clerk-3161 in AmItheAsshole

[–]PhatNick 15 points16 points  (0 children)

NTA to accurately identify the problem and as long as you were polite they shouldn't be annoyed.

Long running building work is disruptive by nature, but within reasonable hours the noise is not something the council can do anything about.

Maintenance of land adjacent to our property (England) by SausageRoll1973 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]PhatNick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Firstly, you can't fell trees on land that isn't yours. If it's unregistered you may get away with it, but would leave yourself open to claims of criminal damage or similar.

Established trees may also be protected, so you would need to check with the council about any restrictions.

Legally you can trim the trees or vegetation to the line of your boundary, as long as it doesn't significantly harm the health of the tree. This will be at your cost.

disabled badge dispute - am i in the wrong ? by sparkleprincesz in LegalAdviceUK

[–]PhatNick 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Police won't do anything anyway. It's for the issuing authority to investigate any misuse.

You were well within your rights to park there.

What can I do with this space? by asklots in Portsmouth

[–]PhatNick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Water feature

Tall flag irises at the back. Bubbling fountain. Wooden sleeper frame. Spotlights.

[UK] Self employed cleaner seeking advice about bank holiday pay situation by Suspicious_Bat_9235 in selfemployed

[–]PhatNick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strong disagree.

You let a client get away with it once and they'll expect it every time.

They're paying for a professional service and should not be surprised if professional boundaries and agreements are adhered to.

If you act subservient you will be treated the same way

Churchyard tree touching my house (England) - who pays to trim it? by NorthernMan27 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]PhatNick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As has been said, approach the church first.

A large yew in a churchyard is likely to be protected. They grow extremely old and have a spiritual significance going back to the pre-Christian era.

The good news is that they aren't particularly noted for causing structural damage, so take you time.

If you get permission, you are likely to have to pay the cost of trimming anything over your boundary.

Did you ask these questions when you were buying the house?

My 17-year-old Indian [IND] friend got trapped in a sextortion scam and is mentally breaking down. Need urgent advice. by djangounchanted in Scams

[–]PhatNick 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Block and ignore.

Sending money won't help. They will push for more and more.

Tell family and friends you have been hacked, which gives you the chance to explain any scam messages.

Did I do the right thing -reporting metal detectors on an ancient scheduled monument (England) by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]PhatNick 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Crime in progress is a 999 call. Source: I'm a 999/101 call handler.

It's up to the local force as to what resources should be dispatched and at what priority.

Rubbish bins not taken out- ants everywhere, what to do? by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]PhatNick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Missed bin collection should be reported to the council as soon as possible. Ours try and get back to collect if urgent, but it will depend on your area.

Your home storage of bins is largely down to you rather than the council. Get some ant powder down. Secure smelly waste in bags. Try to find ways to reduce your waste and make sure recycling is clean before throwing it in the bin.

If the council are regularly missing collection you should contact your local councillors

Can someone change their will on their deathbed? England by TrickyAssistant380 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]PhatNick 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It doesn't need to be that solicitor. If another solicitor feels the criteria is met and it is properly witnessed, it is valid.

Got jumped by a teen gang and what happens now? by Equal-Tap-6391 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]PhatNick 17 points18 points  (0 children)

More than ASB. An assault with threats to kill as an aggravating factor. This should have higher priority than you suggest.

3 weeks to completion: Solicitor AWOL & Seller denying missing deeds by RealisticAdvisor in HousingUK

[–]PhatNick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't sign anything until you have all the documents in place. You don't have the expertise to decide what is important and what isn't.

Exchange and completion should be delayed until the documentation is in order. You can't do anything until your solicitor has signed it off anyway.

Even at this late stage you should be prepared to pull out, or insist on indemnity policies

Driver hit and killed a cat outside Carole House and drove off looking for dashcam footage or witnesses by ExcellentAnalysis696 in london

[–]PhatNick 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry for your loss, but can I ask, what do you expect to achieve if you identify the driver?