23 February 2024 Insight Undue influence A will should always reflect the true wishes and intentions of the person making it (the ‘testator’)... Bookmark this page 3 min read
31 January 2024 Insight Lifetime gifts to children and the “presumption against double portions" If a parent makes a substantial gift to one child and not to another can this cause a problem after the parent’s death? The simple answer is - yes it can. Bookmark this page 2 min read
6 December 2023 Insight Sim v Pimlott This case relates to the estate of Dr David Sim in respect of a claim brought by his wife, Valerie Sim, for provision pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”). Bookmark this page 3 min read
15 November 2023 Insight Probate delays – is there light at the end of the tunnel? At present, probate delays are frustrating, with paper applications taking anywhere from 5-8 months, and online applications taking 3-5 months. Bookmark this page 6 min read
Guide to HMRC Trust Registration requirements Regulations implementing the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive came into force on 6 October 2020. In this guide, we consider the two major changes brought in by the new Regulations. Read now