Glossary Of Legal Terms

Need to brush up on your legal terminology? Here we have created a full glossary of the legal terms you’re likely to come across during the process of working with us.

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There are currently 4 legal terms in this directory beginning with the letter S.

Serve

The formal procedure of sending documents to another person or party involved in an application. Strict timescales can apply.

Statutory declaration

A written statement of fact that is witnessed and signed by a solicitor.

Statutory Will

A Will that is put together on behalf of someone who no longer has testamentary capacity, and is approved by the Court of Protection.

Swear

The process of formally signing an oath. Individuals can swear on the holy book of their choice. Alternatively, they can choose to affirm.

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