The Law Commission has proposed a dramatic relaxation to the laws surrounding Wills, to bring them into line with modern life. “Outdated” laws The current laws on the preparation of […]
In the first of a string of high profile cases involving the gig economy, the Court of Appeal in the case of Pimlico Plumbers -v- Smith, ruled that a plumber, […]
Losing someone close is difficult, there are a myriad of emotions you may go through and practical issues to sort out. This already difficult time may be compounded if you […]
(…for now) In a previous blog we commented on the government’s controversial plans to dramatically increase Court fees for obtaining a Grant of Probate. These fees were set to rise, on […]
Whilst “off the shelf” or “DIY Wills” may seem attractive as a cheaper option than a professionally prepared option, the risks involved in completing a DIY Will can far outweigh […]
The Supreme Court today overturned the Court of Appeal’s controversial decision on the case of Illott v Mitson in an attempt to restore some clarity to the issue of adult […]
What happens if someone dies without leaving a Will? When a person dies without leaving a valid Will, their estate falls to be distributed in accordance with the Intestacy Rules.
In the recent case of Juffali v. Juffali, the Court considered whether the standard of living enjoyed by the Wife during the marriage, should be reflected in the assessment of […]
It is common for spousal maintenance (also referred to as periodical payments) to be ordered or agreed as part of a financial settlement in divorce proceedings. What are spousal maintenance/periodical […]
From May 2017, Court fees for obtaining a Grant of Probate are set to dramatically increase. Currently, where an estate is valued at over £5,000 there is a fixed fee […]
H M Court and Tribunal Service have announced that new employment tribunal decisions will soon be available on a new online database. This new database will publish decisions from the […]
We have previously commented on the case of Ilot v Mitson and the additional hope that appeared to offer to children seeking additional provision from a deceased’s parent’s estate under the […]
