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November 14, 2023
The High Court has recently made an important decision after Master McQuail exercised the Court’s discretion to modify the forfeiture rule and granted full relief in the circumstances of a ‘mercy killing’.
July 10, 2023
This case considers the relationship between the common law test of testamentary capacity, as set out in Banks v Goodfellow (1870) LR 5 QB 549 and the test for capacity set down in ss.2-3 Mental Capacity Act 2005.
July 5, 2023
Homemade or DIY Wills are not a new phenomenon and have been around for some time. To some a Will may look fairly straightforward, especially when things such as a high street ‘Will Kits’ are so readily available, how difficult can it be?
June 7, 2023
All too often, those acting on behalf of ‘P’ (a Protected Person), in making decisions within their best interests, forget the importance of the specific individual of whom we blanket refer to a ‘P’.
May 12, 2023
Coming to terms with the death of a loved one can be an extremely sensitive and upsetting time. Understandably, this time can become deeply distressing when the circumstances of their death are unclear, or unknown.
November 24, 2022
If approached by someone extolling the virtues of Asset Protection Trusts (‘APTs’), it would be wise to think twice before agreeing to create a trust which could potentially cause you and your family serious distress.
November 3, 2022
A recent episode of Coronation Street has provided a timely reminder of the importance of understanding how Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) work.