Retired Businessman’s Final Will Ruled Invalid
Having your will drawn up professionally by a qualified solicitor is always a sensible precaution, especially in later life. In a recent case, the High Court ruled that a retired...
Continue readingCovenants that restrict the use to which properties can be put lurk undetected within many title deeds and can have a dramatic impact on a property’s value. That was certainly...
Continue readingDisputes within families are very common indeed and one of the issues the courts see over and over again is where there is a family ‘understanding’ that ends in a...
Continue readingTo what extent are the tax authorities entitled to delve into what would otherwise be your private financial information? The High Court tackled that issue in authorising disclosure of a...
Continue readingFor a UK court to have jurisdiction over a family law case, it is necessary to show that at least one party to it has habitual residence in the UK....
Continue readingAlthough the final result was not financial ruin for the defendant, a recent case illustrates how unwise it is to vent one’s spleen on social media. It involved a...
Continue readingCan someone who trades in cryptocurrency futures or other sophisticated products via an online platform be viewed as a consumer? In a crucial decision for the investment sector, the High...
Continue readingThe purchase of properties abroad is a process that can be replete with disputes and financial losses for the unwary or unadvised. Whilst some foreign countries have presented few issues,...
Continue readingWe have often stressed the importance of obtaining high-quality legal advice in any dispute and starting any necessary legal action as soon as possible, and a recent divorce dispute illustrates...
Continue readingIt is normally essential when creating a legal document to get the procedures right, and failure to do so can cause unnecessary complications. A recent case dealt with the...
Continue readingYet another sad case reported recently shows the wisdom of appointing only those who are absolutely trustworthy and/or insured professionals as trustees over your assets. The court heard how...
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