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6 Nov 2018 16:05
A tax on the bereaved: increased probate court feesA banded system for probate court fees tantamount to “a tax on the bereaved” is back on the agenda for the government following their last ‘U’ turn on this topic in the run up to the last general election. The increases have been proposed to fund court services generally, but this is such an more...
2 Nov 2018 09:16
'Top notch' Ten Old Square recognised for its expertise by the independent legal directoriesTen Old Square are “acknowledged as one of the finest, full-service Chancery sets, containing many outstanding barristers” in this year’s Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2019 rankings. We are recognised as “… a set that employs the latest technology and know-how to deliver a modern and efficient client more...
1 Nov 2018 16:40
Chambers UK Bar 2019 ListingsWe are delighted to have five Ranked Departments and 28 Ranked Barristers in the latest edition of Chambers UK Bar. The Court of Protection: Health & Welfare listing states “Members are widely recognised for their work at the cutting edge of developing the law in the Court of Protection.” Joseph more...
30 Oct 2018 08:59
Manchester City Council v P and R (Conrad Hallin for the Council, Sarah Simcock for the litigation friend)Conrad Hallin is currently representing Manchester City Council in the widely reported case of Manchester City Council v P and R in which a young autistic woman with an obsessional interest in Asian men has been found by the Court to have capacity to marry and engage in sexual relations, but to lack more...
18 Oct 2018 08:33
OTS reviews Inheritance TaxIn February I wrote about the importance of reviewing your will and, in particular, about the need to stay on top of changes to the tax regime which might affect your estate planning (for those who missed it you can read it here). As we near the 2018 Budget and the release of the Office of Tax more...
16 Oct 2018 16:38
A “PERENNIAL CLASSIC” INHERITANCE ACT CLAIMS BY SIDNEY ROSSIt is just over a year since the publication of Inheritance Act Claims (Sweet and Maxwell, 2017, 4th Edn), Sidney Ross’ “indispensable guide”, which has been in print in its various forms for a quarter of a century. It has been favourably received by both Chancery and family practitioners and more...
9 Oct 2018 13:02
Should relatives be allowed to enter civil partnerships to benefit from Inheritance Tax exemption?In the days of ever increasing property values, but where the amount a person can pass to anyone free from Inheritance Tax on their death has been frozen for almost 10 years, should we be looking to protect the assets of those co-dependent on one another, whether or not they are in an intimate more...
9 Oct 2018 11:11
An Ounce of Performance is Worth Pounds of PromisesScreen siren, Mae West, as witty as she was glamorous, is said to have quipped that: “An ounce of performance is worth a pound of promises”. Whilst Ms West no doubt had other matters in mind, it seemed an appropriate title for an article considering two recent proprietary estoppel cases of interest more...
7 Sep 2018 15:18
Court of Appeal considers fiduciary duties of a member of a charitable company limited by guaranteeThis piece was first published in FromCounsel's Current Awareness service on 3 August 2018. Michael Todd QC of Erskine Chambers considers the Court of Appeal’s decision in Lehtimäki v The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (UK) As a general rule, while a company’s directors are subject to more...
13 Mar 2018 18:58
Has the Beckham law helped to attract foreign capital?Has the Beckham law helped to attract foreign capital? There is currently an international struggle on how to attract residents with great international private fortunes. Spain has taken its time in joining these and the legislation is still lacking in important aspects, however, it is progressing. more...
Wilson v Lassman (Executor of the Estate of Wilson)[2017] EWHC 85 (Ch)
Wilson v Lassman (Executor of the Estate of Wilson)[2017] EWHC 85 (Ch) This case illustrates the need for care when approaching probate claims. Facts C sought an order, pronouncing, against his late father’s will, and revoking the grant of probate obtained by D as executor and sole beneficiary under more...
HIGH NET WORTH TRUST CLAIMS: THE COMING WAVE
We have seen a notable recent increase in interest from law firms and clients seeking third party funding for high value contentious trusts disputes often involving a significant offshore, multi-jurisdictional element. In this article, we examine with Jonathan Hilliard QC of Wilberforce Chambers why more...
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