Activities of a Notary Public in England and Wales
Activities of a Notary Public in England and Wales ACTIVITIES OF A NOTARY An English Notary Public serve both private citizens and businesses involved in international trade or activities. The most typical assignments consist of: Getting powers of attorney ready and validated for usage abroad Authenticating or notarising documents for the buying and selling of […]
UAE Consular Legalisation
UAE Consular Legalisation by Richard Gregory Horton Legalisation Department at LM NOTARY PUBLIC LTD If you need to use your documents in the United Arab Emirates, it is likely you will require consular legalisation from the UAE embassy in London. This is because the UAE is one of the few countries not to have signed […]
When Do You Need an Apostille?
When Do You Need an Apostille? In our increasingly interconnected world, the need for international document validation has become a common occurrence. Whether you’re relocating for work, studying abroad, conducting international business, or navigating legal matters across borders, ensuring your documents are recognized in foreign countries is paramount. This is where the magic of an […]
Notarising an Indian Power of Attorney
It is fairly common for Indian expatriates to own or posses properties in India. As such they give powers to someone within the family or those well known to them to deal with matters relating to their property. Power of Attorney is also created to avail Bank loans / mortgages and similar matters. By the […]
Role and Function of a Notary Public in England and Wales
Role and Function of a Notary Public in England and Wales A Notary Public is appointed by the Court of Faculties of the Archbishop of Canterbury under Ecclesiastical Licences Act 1533 and are subject to regulation by the Master of the Faculties. Although the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury regulates Notaries, he/she is […]
Apostille and Legalisation
Apostille and Legalisation The Hague Convention XII of 5 October 1961, an international treaty of Private International Law abolished the requirement of Legalisation of Foreign Documents, (via Consular offices/ Embassy/ High Commission) and replaced it with the procedure of “Apostille” which consists in applying a Certificate of Apostille. What is an Apostille Apostilles are certificates […]
Administration of estate with foreign assets
It has become increasingly common for British retirees to live abroad and we can often come across probate matters where foreign assets are involved. The presence of foreign assets can be a complex issue in the process of administration of the estate of the deceased. It can pose complex cross-border issues whether or not a […]