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Court of Appeal provides guidance on doctor’s reports
6th June, 2022
The Court of Appeal has recently reversed the High Court’s determination in Hughes v Pritchard & others, that... Read More »
Clarity provided for charitable trustees’ duties and powers when making investment decisions
23rd May, 2022
Section 3 of the Trustee Act 2000 sets out trustees general power of investment. In exercising the power... Read More »
Removing an Executor
1st April, 2022
Problems can arise between co-executors, and executors and beneficiaries, for numerous reasons, some of which could include: a... Read More »
Apple’s Digital Legacy – setting up access to your iCloud account after you die
14th February, 2022
You probably store a lot of important information, and some of your best memories, on your Apple devices... Read More »
Court dispute over £100m fortune highlights need for quality legal advice
14th February, 2022
On 31st January, the England and Wales high court handed down its judgment in Reeves v Drew and... Read More »
All that glitters, is not gold – Hughes v Pritchard and others [2021]
23rd June, 2021
The recent decision handed down by the High Court in Hughes v Pritchard and others [2021] EWHC 1580... Read More »
What is “Rectification”?
24th February, 2021
Occasionally, a person will pass away leaving a Will which does not seem to reflect their wishes. This... Read More »
How to remove a trustee – conflicts of interest and the correct way to protect a beneficial interest
24th February, 2021
The High Court has recently handed down judgment in Manton & others v Manton [2021] EWHC 125 (Ch),... Read More »
Why claiming inheritance tax relief is not simply horseplay
1st July, 2020
Agricultural property relief from Inheritance Tax has long been a valuable relief for estates, which when available can... Read More »