When an estate is being administered, the administrator must meet any specific bequests in the will before distributing the remainder (the ‘residue’ in legal parlance) of the estate. However,...
Continue readingA widely reported case has potential implications for those entrusted with the care or safety of others who delegate that responsibility – for example by the use of subcontractors. ...
Continue readingIf you have negotiated a divorce settlement and then find out that your ex-spouse has been less than open when disclosing their personal finances, the court will reopen the matter...
Continue readingWhen determining whether or not a claim for principal private residence (PPR) relief for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes can be made when a property is sold, the exact nature...
Continue readingThe law offers a way of protecting land that is used as a local amenity in order to ensure that it can be enjoyed for generations to come. Where land...
Continue readingA school janitor from Inverclyde who lost his job after he suffered leg and back injuries when he slipped on a frozen surface at work has been awarded £30,000 in...
Continue readingIf you are concerned about the future mental capacity of a relative or any other person with whom you have a joint bank account, it makes sense to consider setting...
Continue readingWhen a couple break up, the division of the assets they own is often problematic, whether they are married or not. In a recent case, the Court of Appeal...
Continue readingA couple who bought a newly-built home for more than £770,000 – only to discover that the construction guarantee that came with it was not worth the paper it was...
Continue readingThe UK tax system has traditionally exempted any profit on the sale of a person’s principal private residence (PPR) from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). The exemption applies to make any...
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