Debt Recovery – Know Your Debtor
The first question that should be asked before initiating court proceedings against a debtor is…
April 8, 2024 By Esme Peck
Restrictive covenant – top tips
We regularly act for both employers and employees in breach of restrictive covenant cases. There…
April 2, 2024 By Jeremy Crook
What is an Occupation Order and how could one help a difficult living situation?
If living in the same property as another person becomes unbearable, it may be possible…
March 28, 2024 By Kai Whicker
Inheritance & Trusts – what is a “Larke v Nugus” request?
There are five grounds for challenging the validity of a Will. But what are the…
March 28, 2024 By James Burrows
Anxious beneficiaries and the secret weapon in their armoury
Best used where there are concerns over a lazy, negligent, recalcitrant or malign personal representative,…
March 28, 2024 By James Burrows
Farming & Divorce – what if the family farm was inherited?
If the family farm was inherited, does this affect the outcome on divorce? In our…
March 28, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
The case of Copley v Winter
Last year’s case of Copley v Winter [2023] EWHC 1712 (Ch) acts as a helpful…
March 20, 2024 By Megan Wiles
When is your ex entitled to inherit your estate?
The distress of a family member dying is hard enough, but for some people the…
February 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance & Trusts – what is a caveat?
When investigating whether a Will might be invalid, one party may block the issuing of…
February 29, 2024 By James Burrows
Inheritance Claims After Divorce – what if you cohabit again?
Can you submit inheritance claims after your divorce is finalised? What if you rekindle the…
February 26, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Can spouses and civil partners expect equality under the Inheritance Act?
Since the change in the law permitting opposite-sex couples to enter into civil partnerships in…
February 19, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Property Claims – is a verbal agreement binding?
The short answer is no, verbal agreements in relation to property are not binding. This…
February 9, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans