There is a presumption under common law that a parent would not intend on giving the same gift to a child twice.

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 198.

In England & Wales the Courts increasingly view mediation as an essential step in the dispute resolution process and expect parties to engage in it where possible. Where a party refuses to do so, the Court can may impose cost consequences. This encourages parties to properly consider mediation.

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’.

We tackle the very important but often avoided topic of what happens to your stamp collection after you are gone.

It is often said that our pets are part of our family, but many pet owners forget to make sure appropriate provisions are in place for when they pass away and leave their furry friends behind.

Recently Martin Lewis spoke about ‘future proofing your finances’ urging people to address those unpleasant topics of conversation with friends and family members to ensure their Wills are up to date and they get Powers of Attorney in place to avoid difficulties later in life.

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’.