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Divorce and finance settlements - what's conduct got to do with it?

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

While misconduct in a marriage can feel morally significant, family courts prioritise financial fairness over punishment. We explore when and how conduct influences settlements in divorce proceedings.

Divorce and finance settlements - what's conduct got to do with it?

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Supreme Court ruling on CFAs & Inheritance disputes

Monday, 03 February 2025

The recent case of Hirachand v Hirachand (December 2024) concerned how legal costs are recovered in successful claims under the Inheritance Act.*

Supreme Court ruling on CFAs & Inheritance disputes

Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Child arrangements: can you have a joint 'lives with' order when the child spends more time with one parent than the other?

Monday, 27 January 2025

In a recent case, the Court has allowed an appeal by the Father and ordered that the parents should have a shared lives with order as opposed to an order for the children to live with mum and spend time with dad.

Child arrangements: can you have a joint 'lives with' order when the child spends more time with one parent than the other?

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Why do I need my pension to be valued for my divorce and financial settlement?

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

When looking at financial settlements on divorce, family lawyers will ask you to obtain your pension CETV (Cash Equivalent Transfer Value) from your pension provider(s).

Why do I need my pension to be valued for my divorce and financial settlement?

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The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

In a recent case, the court considered whether the act of tearing the will was sufficient to amount to revocation in accordance with section 20 of the Wills Act 1837.

The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

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The pitfalls of DIY divorce

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

The advent of no-fault divorce and the introduction of the online divorce portal has made the divorce process seem easier and more accessible than ever.

The pitfalls of DIY divorce

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FAQs - Does a Will trump an Inheritance Act claim?

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Will disputes are a real concern for those who have taken the trouble to prepare their Will.

FAQs - Does a Will trump an Inheritance Act claim?

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The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

Friday, 20 December 2024

The recent case of Crew v Oakley [2024] EWHC 2847 (Ch) is an important decision by the High Court concerning whether or not the deceased had sufficient mental capacity to make a deathbed revocation of her Will by tearing it in half.

The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

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Key changes in UK’s non-domicile regime overhaul

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

A new tax landscape: introducing the FIG regime, revised inheritance tax rules, and updates for offshore trusts.

Key changes in UK’s non-domicile regime overhaul

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Navigating the 2026 changes to agricultural and business property relief

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

How new IHT relief caps will impact succession planning for farmers and family-owned businesses

Navigating the 2026 changes to agricultural and business property relief

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Changes to inheritance tax on pensions: what to expect from April 2027

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

New rules bring defined contribution pensions into the IHT net - implications for estates and tax planning

Changes to inheritance tax on pensions: what to expect from April 2027

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Key takeaways for Private Clients from the first Budget of the new Labour Government

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Impact on Private Clients: Increased Taxes on Inheritance, Capital Gains, and Domicile Rules

Key takeaways for Private Clients from the first Budget of the new Labour Government

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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?

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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.