Signing and witnessing Wills remotely – what are the rules?
Long overdue changes to the legislation governing the preparations of Wills have been announced by…
July 27, 2020 By James Burrows
Advice for landlords on dealing with anti-social behaviour in the [temporary] absence of possession
Events of the last few months have proved challenging on many levels. One area which…
July 23, 2020 By Helen Thomas
How are contents divided and pets dealt with upon divorce?
Whether it's who will keep a nostalgic piece of jewellery or where Gismo the cat…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
Part 36 Offers: what are they and how do they work?
Part 36 of the Civil Procedure rules governs “Part 36 Offers”. Making a Part 36…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
The Inheritance Act in the Supreme Court
Monday saw the Supreme Court hearing the appeal in Ilott v Mitson (aka Ilott v…
July 1, 2020 By James Burrows
Unusual case by a cohabitant reaches the Court of Appeal
In the first case to reach the Court of Appeal involving a claim brought by…
July 1, 2020 By James Burrows
Inheritance not what you were promised?
Earlier this year we acted for and won an inheritance dispute case for Lucy Habberfield,…
July 1, 2020 By James Burrows
1975 Act claims: The danger of standstill agreements
Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 certain categories of individuals can…
July 1, 2020 By James Burrows
Removing an executor of a Will
Being involved in the administration of an estate after the death of a loved one…
July 1, 2020 By James Burrows
Can a Will be made verbally?
Does the verbal statement “if I don't make it, make sure Anne gets all my…
July 1, 2020 By James Burrows
Impact of the Tenant Fees Act 2019
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019. Please review the…
July 1, 2020 By Helen Thomas
Improvement works: Could do better
In November last year the High Court issued a reminder as to the need for…
July 1, 2020 By Helen Thomas