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You may have been aware of the long-running case between famous energy drink company, come sports sponsor, Red Bull GMBH (“Red Bull”), and a UK company Big Horn UK Limited...
It has been reported that there were nearly 13,000 investigations of potential financial abuse by the Care Quality Commission (the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England)...
Given the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney and the serious consequences if you get it wrong, we would strongly recommend taking legal advice from us when preparing Lasting Powers...
It has been reported recently by This is Money that more people are now entering into new relationships much later in life, creating a greater need for expert advice. There...
Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) is a 40% tax levy charged after someone dies, should their estate exceed certain levels. It is payable by the estate prior to distribution and therefore effectively...
The Spouse Exemption shouldn’t be all you rely on. Inheritance Tax is the tax levied on the estate of a person who has died, which applies (at 40%) once assets...
The menopause is a natural stage of life for women, usually in their late forties/early fifties. It usually lasts for between 4 and 12 years. According to a survey from...
It is estimated that more than 80,000 people who have had deputies appointed for them by the Court of Protection are owed refunds of historic overpaid supervision fees. The refunds...
Through the latter half of the 20th Century, the UK population has been steadily getting older and this trend is projected to continue in the future. A large number of...
Purchasing a property at auction is a quick process and, once the hammer falls, the winning bidder is legally committed to buying the property. You will have to pay a...
Two step-sisters have recently been to the High Court to resolve a dispute over which of their parents died first. John Scarle, aged 79, and his wife Marjorie Scarle, aged...
Some individuals review theirWillsregularly ensuring that they amend them to take account of changes in family circumstances, changes in the law or changes to their personal fortunes. However, others do...
In June, we reported here on the Government announcement in April 2019 to repeal section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, thereby abolishing “no fault evictions”, and its plans to...
The financial and administrative burdens faced by families of missing loved ones will be eased after legislation has recently been laid to pave the way for ‘Claudia’s Law’. Named after...
During everyday life you hear phrases such as, “I’ll see you in Court” and “I’ll have my day in Court”, however in reality the consequences of matters reaching Court hearings...
The Office of Tax Simplification (‘OTS’) has published its long-awaited review on reforming Inheritance Tax. The report focuses on how Inheritance Tax could be made “easier to understand and more...
As expert divorce lawyers we routinely hear the same questions and myths surrounding separation and divorce. So here are our top 10 myths debunked! 1. “You can get a ‘quickie’...
It is a well-known fact within the residential tenancy sector that landlords are required by law to ensure that the property they are renting out is fit for human habitation...
Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 has long provided landlords with the mechanism to evict their tenants at the end of the fixed term under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy...
There have been many reports in the news recently regarding Aretha Franklin’s estate. Itwas initially thought that she had died without making a Will, only for three handwritten Wills to...
You may recall our recent article in respect of defamation, and the definition of “is likely to” with regards to harm. Recently, the Supreme Court in Stocker (Appellant) v Stocker...
There is a common misconception that once you are divorced, that draws a line under everything legally. In reality, obtaining the final decree of divorce (called the ‘Decree Absolute‘) serves...
As some may be aware, in the litigation process, there is a stage where you have to disclose documents to the other side. These documents may then be inspected. Disclosure...
There have been many reports in the news recently regarding Sir Ken Dodd marrying his partner while on his deathbed, which meant that his estate avoided around £11 million in...
In recent years, it is likely that you may have come across Bitcoin in the news. Like all new investments, this has paved the way for others and now there...
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