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Proprietary Estoppel

Thursday, 12 January 2017

Proprietary estoppel: High Court award son of farmer, sole ownership of the family farming business - Moore v Moore [2016] EWHC 2202 (Ch)


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When Can the Forfeiture Rule be Modified?

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Does murder always preclude a benefit from the deceased?


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How to Ensure a Deputy's Gratuitous Payment is Free from Challenge

Thursday, 25 February 2016

The issue of gratuitous care allowances has been very topical recently and the recent case of Re HC [2015] EWCOP 29 demonstrates the Court of Protection's approach to payments for care provided by family members of a person lacking capacity.


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Sister Successfully Challenges Mother's Will in High Court Battle With Sibling

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Sister successfully challenges mother's Will in High Court battle with sibling - Watts v Watts [2014] EWHC 668(Ch) - but has the law on Inheritance Act claims become any clearer?


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'Please Sir, may I have some more' - gifts to children - the presumption against double portions and hotchpot

Monday, 18 March 2024

This article examines the fairly obscure area of law surrounding the presumption against double portions and hotchpot, and the potential pitfalls for the unwary testator and their will drafter.

'Please Sir, may I have some more' - Gifts to Children - the Presumption Against Double Portions and Hotchpot

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Estate administration costs and tricky beneficiaries

Friday, 15 March 2024

It is not just estates where independent administrators have been appointed that have difficult beneficiaries. A recent court of appeal decision might see a rise in challenges to executors' costs.

Estate administration costs and tricky beneficiaries

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Prevention is better than cure - when should you consider appointing an independent administrator?

Monday, 18 March 2024

The appointment of an independent administrator can be a valuable tool to diffuse conflict and enable progress in a deadlocked estate, but in practice, it is often overlooked or considered a last resort.

Prevention is better than cure - when should you consider appointing an independent administrator?

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Removing Personal Representatives - a Reminder of the Factors to Consider

Friday, 20 May 2016

The recent case of Harris v Earwicker [2015] EWHC 1915 (CH) sets out a useful summary of the principles underlying applications to remove personal representatives ('PRs') under section 50 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985.


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The Central Register at Companies House

Monday, 20 June 2016

One of the many changes introduced by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 is the option for private companies to keep information in a centrally held register at Companies House rather than in their own statutory books.


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What is Reasonable Financial Provision?

Monday, 23 May 2016

The Central London County Court has dismissed a claim by widow Ms Wooldridge for further financial provision under her late husband's estate.