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Winter v Winter [2023] EWHC 2393 (Ch) - Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Two brothers brought a claim to challenge the will of their father, on the basis that their parents made mutual wills in 2000 and as...
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‘The Female Voice’ Panel: Top Tips for Confidence and Making an Impact in Business
As part of our new initiative ‘the female voice’ we hosted an event designed to empower women and foster connections within professional...
06/10/23
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? – Planning and Protection
Whether a client has recently come into money (e.g. from an inheritance, lottery win or success on Who Wants to be a Millionaire!), or...
02/10/23
Sharia Series; Mahr and the English court system.
Mahr (sometimes referred to as mehr) is an obligatory gift provided by a husband to his wife at the time of an Islamic marriage. There is...
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Bridging The Generational Gap Through Philanthropy
It is often said about family money that the first generation makes it, the second spends it, and that it is lost by the third...
26/09/23
Legal Authority To Act For A Loved One Living With Dementia
Today is World Alzheimer's Day. It is estimated there are nearly one million people living in the UK with dementia. The purpose of World...
21/09/23
Trusts and Divorce - Considerations for advisors to HNW and UHNW individuals
The family trust is a common vehicle set up to ensure the retention and growth of family wealth through future generations. Many of the...
19/09/23
Internet Scams and Fluctuating Capacity, A Personal Perspective
Lawyers rarely like to disclose details of their personal lives. However, I wanted to take the opportunity to advise, following some...
19/09/23
World Suicide Prevention Day
As we approach World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday 10 September; I thought it might be helpful to reflect on the theme of ‘Creating...
08/09/23
Covid Closures To Probate Offices Still Causing Delays Leaving Grieving People At Risk Of Financial Hardship
Delays in the issue of probate documents hit an all time high in 2023. As at May 2023, the average wait time for a Grant of Probate (on...
08/09/23
Sharia Series; validity of marriage, a focus on Tousi v Gaydukova [2023]
The Office of National Statistics recorded that in 2019, there were 219,850 legally valid marriages in England and Wales. The number of...
30/08/23
McLean v McLean – The High Bar Needed To Establish Mutual Wills
A recent case in the High Court brings in the question of trust when creating a mirror Will with a spouse. Following the death of her...
30/08/23
Barbie owns the Dream House, so what happens to Ken? - Examining the estate planning and probate issues at stake
By now, you will have likely seen or heard about the new Barbie film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. In the film, the Dream...
24/08/23
‘Enduring Family Relationship’ – Can We Be Friends?
For National Surrogacy week 2023, I wanted to reflect on one particular case from the last year that will give many modern families a...
16/08/23
The Perils Of Pensions in Divorce
It’s critical that, as part of the separation process, couples take time to think about and discuss one of their single most valuable...
13/08/23
A recap on the surrogacy law reforms – is it finally time for a change?
In March of this year, we had the first insight into the long overdue proposed surrogacy law reforms. This was particularly interesting...
31/07/23
Changes in the Tax Landscape for rural clients
Following Brexit, the UK government now has the scope to change farming policy and the whole way in which land is used. With buzz phrases...
31/07/23
The legal battle over Aretha Franklin’s last will
Earlier this month, a Michigan court ruled that a 2014 handwritten note, discovered under a sofa cushion at Aretha Franklin’s home, was...
28/07/23
Bank of Mum and Dad – key legal and tax issues helping family get started on the housing ladder
The BOMAD (Bank of Mum and Dad) is the UK’s 9th biggest lender, with thousands of young adults needing help from a family source to even...
26/07/23
Wills and Inheritance Tax Planning in the Age of Stealth Taxes
Will drafting has long been a key planning tool to mitigate Inheritance Tax (IHT), but it is especially important in an age of stealth...
25/07/23
LGBT+ Children: Calmness Is Key - An Ongoing Discussion in Family Law
Helping parents manage difficult situations It’s essential that children feel the love and support of their parents as they grow up and...
26/06/23
A Guide To Sharia Compliant Wills
As with every other aspect of life, Islam has specific laws for the disposal of one’s property after death. The Holy Quran sets out the...
20/06/23
Changes To Charitable Tax Reliefs – An Estate Planning Perspective
Background During the Spring Budget 2023, the government announced a change to the way that charities are defined for tax purposes in the...
16/06/23
What Happens To The Kids When Mum Dies: Guardianship Considerations
With Father’s Day fast approaching, it seems an appropriate time to discuss important points about Guardianship for minor children and...
15/06/23
Domestic Abuse In The LGBTQ+ Community
As we celebrate and honour LGBTQ+ culture and rights this month, it’s important to highlight that survivors and perpetrators of domestic...
13/06/23
Succession planning for farms and estates – when is it too early to start?
Rural business owners take care to minimise risks and maximise opportunities for their business every day. It’s essential the same time...
12/06/23
Planning Ahead For Children With Additional Needs
In her recent article, financial planner and mother, Fiona Price breaks down her long terms plans for her son with autism spectrum...
24/05/23
Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied – Considering The Recent Case Of James V Scudamore
Many claims, such as those for personal injury or breach of contract must be issued at the Court within a set a time limit, called a...
23/05/23
What Is A Lasting Power Of Attorney (LPA) And Why Are They Important For those With Dementia?
It is estimated that by 2025, over 1,000,000 people in the UK will have dementia. This number is only expected to rise as people live...
17/05/23
Supporting Clients with Dementia – Top Tips for Advising Clients Lacking Capacity
For individuals living with dementia the world can be a confusing and terrifying place. We must not, however, assume every individual...
16/05/23