Preparing a will and ensuring that a person's affairs are dealt with beyond their death is a complex task. Added to this is the difficulty in understanding probate law and the administration of estates. This guide demystifies this whole area of law and provides invaluable information for the reader. Essentially aimed at the person who wishes to proceed without a solicitor, it can also be used as a point of reference for those thinking of taking professional advice. Includes detail on property, benefactors, tax, probate and the purpose of leaving a will.

A Straightforward Guide to Buying and Selling Your Own Home is a comprehensive and clear guide for all who are involved in the purchase and sale of property. This book is particularly relevant now taking into account the falling property market and the need to be aware of the fundamental points when buying and selling. The book covers all aspects of the sales and purchase process including auctions and the process of conveyancing which has also undergone changes in the last 12 months.

A concise guide to the rights of the tenant of private rented residential accommodation, fully updated to include changes in the law up to 2008, including the introduction of the tenancy deposit protection scheme. The book will enable anyone to understand the complex area of law that governs the area of residential housing, and to understand the relationship between landlord and tenant. Topics covered include law, tenure types, obligations, repairing responsibilities, rent, deposits, the role of courts and moving out.

A concise and informative guide to all the processes that underpin probate and the obtaining of probate. The book is designed exclusively for anyone who is either a family member or is acting as an executor of an estate. By using this clear and easy to understand guide, the processes of applying for probate and also understanding taxation and the final accounts will become clear.

A comprehensive guide to the framework of law as it governs all aspects of copyright and intellectual property. Covers all areas relating to copyright, patents, trademarks and general ownership of intellectual property. Immediately accessible to all - student, layperson or professional.

A comprehensive guide to the British legal system and the practical use of the courts when contemplating any form of legal action. The book will enable the reader to understand this complex area and to feel confident enough to embark on the process of going to court - in most cases without the use of a solicitor. Overall, this concise book will prove invaluable to all who read it, containing a wealth of information about all areas of the law.

The perfect book for those who wish to develop their poetry and performance skills. The reader is given a firm grounding in the art of performance poetry and the book contains all the basic information needed to develop both writing and performance skills. The material is wide-ranging and adopts a contemporary and novel approach to the art and craft of writing and presenting poetry.