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Can a Deathbed Gift override a Will?

Monday, 02 September 2024

The recent case of Rahman v Hassan and others (May 2024) has broadened the scope of evidence required to substantiate a DMC. This development could potentially lead to more claims that such gifts override existing wills.

Can a Deathbed Gift override a Will?

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Where are the rules heading for non-domiciled individuals?

Monday, 02 September 2024

On 29 July, the new Labour Government provided some clarity on the form of the new residence-based regime.

Where are the rules heading for non-domiciled individuals?

Articles & Blogs Personal Injury Private Client

Can I bring a personal injury claim if someone has died?

Monday, 02 September 2024

Navigating legal claims after a loved one’s death: understanding your rights and options.

The recent case of Rahman v Hassan and others (May 2024) has broadened the scope of evidence required to substantiate a DMC. This development could potentially lead to more claims that such gifts override existing wills.

Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Alternatives to court - options for dispute resolution

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

If you are separating from your spouse or partner, there are many options available to you that don't involve issuing costly, timely and often stressful court proceedings.

Alternatives to court - options for dispute resolution

Articles & Blogs Private Client

What will the Labour Government mean for non-domiciled individuals?

Friday, 05 July 2024

The non-dom issue has risen to the top of the political agenda with the former government announcing wide-ranging changes to the previous regime in the Spring Budget on 6 March 2024.

What will the Labour Government mean for non-domiciled individuals?

Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Early Neutral Evaluations (or Private FDRs) and How They Can Work for You

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Early Neutral Evaluations / Private FDRs are gaining popularity in England and Wales due to the backlog of hearings the Court are experiencing.

Early Neutral Evaluations (or Private FDRs) and How They Can Work for You

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Top tax tips for effective lifetime planning

Friday, 12 April 2024

Tax can be confusing and complicated - it's imperative to understand the importance of effective tax planning to make sure you 'get it right'.

Top Tax Tips

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Attorneys beware! Rising concerns over misappropriated assets

Friday, 12 April 2024

The misappropriation of assets when someone is frail, elderly, vulnerable or just too trusting of people who have access to their accounts is a growing concern particularly with diseases like dementia on the rise.

Attorneys Beware!

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Considering selling your home? Some more regulations to think about...

Friday, 12 April 2024

In November 2023, National Trading Standards introduced new guidance in respect of the process required by Estate Agents preparing residential property for market. These changes to regulations may impact what a selling agent requires from you.

Considering selling your home? Some more regulations to think about!

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Important changes for non-domiciled private clients - Spring Budget 2024

Thursday, 07 March 2024

The Chancellor announced the abolition of non-dom status in yesterday's Budget meaning big changes for foreign domiciliaries who live in or move to the UK.

Important changes for non-domiciled private clients - Spring Budget 2024

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Executors beware! Rising concerns over misappropriated assets

Monday, 08 January 2024

Cases concerning the financial abuse of susceptible individuals are rising in an ageing population and it can be difficult to prevent this from happening to a family member or friend.

Executors beware! Rising concerns over misappropriated assets

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Five good reasons to review your Will

Monday, 08 January 2024

Your Will is the document that guides the distribution of your assets and secures the well-being of your loved ones. However, the importance of your Will doesn’t end with its creation.

Five good reasons to review your Will

Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Should a pre-nuptial agreement be part of your wedding planning?

Monday, 08 January 2024

Couples often overlook pre-nuptial agreements, but with one in five marriages ending in divorce by their 10th anniversary and the courts becoming more inclined to uphold them, it’s worth considering one.

Should a Pre-nuptial agreement be part of your wedding planning?

Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Five ways separated parents can support their children with extra-curricular activities

Monday, 27 November 2023

Most children will engage in some form of extra-curricular activity during the week such as sports, drama or music lessons. For separated parents, however, juggling these activities can be challenging. We offer five tips to help separated parents manage.

Five ways separated parents can support their children with extra-curricular activities

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Life interest trusts for unmarried couples

Thursday, 14 September 2023

A life interest trust is a legal arrangement that allows an individual, known as the 'life tenant', to benefit from the income or use of specified assets, for their lifetime or until a specified event.

Life interest trusts for unmarried couples