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One of the requirements for a will to be accepted as valid is that the person who makes it must...

It is normal for money, often considerable sums, to pass between family members. However, when...

Almost everyone who has flown much has a story (or more than one) about lost or damaged luggage,...

If you are faced with an unwelcome proposal for development nearby, a recent case shows how...

London has gained a reputation as 'the divorce capital of the world' because settlements reached...

If you accept appointment under a power of attorney, it is essential to understand the...

It is a stressful and unhappy enough time when a loved one dies, but the anguish of those mourning...

On our densely populated island, there is a pressing need for available land to be put to sensible...

A decision of the Supreme Court announced today has important implications for unmarried partners...

The usual course of events on divorce is that there is a financial settlement which divides up the...

If landowners allow vegetation to grow so that it affects visibility on adjacent highways, should...

Farming families appear regularly in the courts these days, as more and more cases arise that...

Following the Grenfell disaster in 2017, cladding has come under close scrutiny with surveys being...

Relationships that start on the Internet are already leading to some interesting situations. A ...

Money in a bank account represents the debt due from the bank to the account holder and is not...

When a will is made late in life which materially changes how an estate is to be distributed...

Family judges will approach pre-nuptial agreements with greater respect following a landmark...

It is a common term in a lease for the tenants to have to seek permission from the landlord if...

There are special rules for people working in the UK on short-term secondment from employers based...

With the holiday season upon us, a recent case shows that there are limits to the liability of...

A divorced man who remarried in his late 50s made a new will in 1998, one year after the marriage,...

Court orders have to be obeyed and those who defy them can ultimately be sent to prison. Exactly...

When valuing a property for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes, is it legitimate to take into account...

If family members or friends are facing bankruptcy, it may be tempting to assist them in keeping...

One powerful reason why you should always seek legal advice before making your will is to ensure...

The Court of Appeal has made an important decision in a divorce case in which the main argument...

In 2017, 205,293 dwellings in England were left empty for six months or more. With the housing...

If you are facing menacing demands for money, you should take legal advice straight away. In a...

Financial pressure can easily lead the unwary into the arms of unscrupulous lenders. One High...

Setting up family trusts with minors or those with mental incapacities as beneficiaries is by no...