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Yet another case has come to court which illustrates the wisdom of cohabiting couples making a ‘living together agreement’ or formalising their respective rights over the property in which they...

The settlement of the financial arrangements is often seen as the final step in the break-up of a marriage. Regrettably, in too many cases, the arrangements, which are set out...

It is not always appreciated, but HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will not hesitate to bring criminal proceedings when tax evasion is significant, as the jailing of a woman who...

According to a recent survey by the Co-Op, more than 94 per cent of all adults in the UK have an online account, yet only a quarter have put in...

The Charity Commission has stressed that it is important for trustees of a charity to review regularly their charity’s effectiveness, and it is especially important to review how it operates...

The recent confirmation by the Court of Appeal that maintenance payable to a woman by her ex-husband should be substantially reduced as he approached retirement is a reminder that the...

Transferring title of your assets to your children may have advantages but is not without risks, as one businessman found out when his son’s bankruptcy left the family’s substantial buy-to-let...

When a dependant of a person who dies finds that they have not been provided for in the will of the deceased, and it would be reasonable for them to...

Few disputes are as bitter as family disputes and the court is not normally the best place to settle them. A recent case shows how easy it can be for...

A man who received a significant gift from his father before he died but failed to declare it for inclusion on the Inheritance Tax (IHT) return to HM Revenue and...