Budget 2010 – Stamp Duty changes
Whilst I am slightly loathe to post a pre-budget rumour this one is sufficiently headline grabbing to warrant some attention.
The BBC have reported that Chancellor Alistair Darling is to announce in...
Estate Administration
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Our probate and administration of estate service also has particular experience in dealing with more complex estates, including those involving the running or winding up of businesses, unlawful deaths and foreign elements.
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Briggs J's decision in Key v Key, a Chancery probate dispute, was handed down last week.
George Key, an 89 year old farmer lost his wife of 65 years in December 2006. A week later he made a Will leaving...
Where there’s a Will….and a Civil Partnership?
In 2002, Mr Ikin made a Will declaring himself to be domiciled in New South Wales, Australia and leaving his estate to his nephew, various friends, two goddaughters and three Australian charities.
In...
Two’s company?
An ex wife's claim to a life interest and exclusive right to occupy a property was dismissed. Despite having agreed not to contest her divorce and in lieu of an order for ancillary relief, when the former...
Court of Protection should give access to hearings
In an interview with Frances Gibb in The Times on 4 January 2010 ("Court of Public Protection should be opened to media, top judge says"), senior judge Denzil Lush advocates media attendance at Court...
Court of Protection Rules to be reviewed
Sir Mark Potter, President of the Family Division, has set up a committee to review the procedures of the Court of Protection ("CoP"), at the request of the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice,...
