Marcus v Marcus (2024) EWHC 2086 Ch (Judgement 16 August 2024) A recent High Court decision highlights the clear importance of context when considering disputes of the interpretation of trust documents. As was the case here, disagreement over the meaning of a few words can have a potentially dramatic effect on the operation of wills […]
There is a presumption under common law that a parent would not intend on giving the same gift to a child twice. It is understandable that parents will often want to provide financial assistance for their children to help them establish themselves in life. However, this can in some circumstances affect that child’s entitlement to […]
Case of Angelova v Kershaw & Anor (Executors of the Estate of Peter John Bryant (Deceased)) [2024] EWHC 1830 (Ch) (24 July 2024) Judgement The judgement in this matter was handed down on 24 July 2024. It is an interesting claim for rectification of a Will under Section 20 of the Administration of Justice Act […]
Mediation The Will, Trust and Estate Dispute team at Ramsdens Solicitors appreciate that mediation is an incredibly useful tool for resolving disputes, whilst keeping costs down. Mediation allows parties to communicate openly towards a solution without the need for lengthy and expensive litigation. This is especially useful where disputes arise between family members who are already […]
We are thrilled to announce that contentious probate expert Liam Brooke has joined Ramsdens Solicitors as a Partner to lead our growing Will, Trust and Estate Disputes practice. With a wealth of experience in advising on all types of Contentious Trust and Probate matters, Liam joins our Edgerton office from Rothley Law’s private client practice (previously part of […]
Background The recent case of Langley v Qin has brought even further attention to the Court’s lack of jurisdiction on the issue of ‘predatory marriages’. This case concerned 94 year old Robert Harrington who executed a Will, just 2 months prior to his death. The will left the entirety of his £680,000 estate to his former carer […]
