Tag: translationservices
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Same Will, Different Rules? Dealing with Probate in the UK and Abroad
Probate documentation—which includes wills, grant applications, death certificates, and inheritance forms—often originates from diverse legal systems. In England and Wales, for example, applications under HM Courts & Tribunals Service require an official copy of any foreign will, accompanied by a precise English translation. Similarly, where a death certificate is issued abroad, applicants must provide translations…
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Diplomatic Missteps: When Leaders Are Lost in Translation
In the context of international diplomacy, accurate communication can cause trouble. Errors in translation may result in the misrepresentation of official statements, the misinterpretation of intent, and the escalation of political tensions. This article reviews two instances in which translation inaccuracies produced measurable diplomatic consequences: the 1956 statement by Nikita Khrushchev and the 1977 visit…