The principle of open courts is highly valued in the UK legal system. However, it is often a worry...
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A recent case should serve as a reminder that rules are rules and 'close enough' often isn't! The...
Mistakes do happen, and in some circumstances they can be rectified by the courts. In a recent...
When a person is appointed executor of an estate, they are given a reasonable period to progress...
A wealthy Omani man who failed to pay to his ex-wife the financial settlement ordered by the...
Failing to take active steps to protect your land from use by another can produce unfortunate...
It is common in legal disputes for the two sides to agree to suspend the court proceedings for a...
If building works on your home go wrong, strong legal representation can ensure that you are...
The legal ownership of property is not always the same as the beneficial ownership and disputes...
A professionally drafted will is something every adult should have. Not only does it provide...
In order to sue someone, they have to be served with a notice of claim unless the service of the...
The process of divorce in the UK has for many years been seen as rather long-winded and tending to...
The legislation that introduced the Right to Rent scheme, which went live in February 2016 and...
The law in the UK is not supportive of people who assist, however unwillingly, those they love who...
Trusts have been gradually falling out of favour, according to a recent report. It is thought that...
The quality of British justice is respected around the world – but there are inevitably...
Clients are reminded that, following the introduction of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (Administration)...
The impossibility of asking a deceased person what their real intentions were makes the value of...
Having enough money to pay for care costs in the final years of life is a major concern for many...
The welfare of children is always top of the list of priorities of the Family Court when making...
More than 550,000 people die annually in the UK and half of those deaths require the completion of...
When your spouse's lack of attention to making a will causes issues, faking one is definitely not...
Divorcing couples can sometimes achieve savings of both time and money by opting for arbitration,...
It is not uncommon for children born with severe abnormalities or injuries to die in childhood. In...
If you own or buy a property, you may find that there are covenants which apply to it, a covenant...
It is commonplace for people to appoint siblings or friends as their executors. When they do and...
The application of the 'sharing principle' to big money divorces is more than a matter of simple...
Many people employ carers or cleaners to assist them with daily living. Quite often, such...
You may have good reasons for writing close relatives out of your will but, as any lawyer will...
Restrictions on land use appear in the title deeds of many properties – but the law permits...
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