by Damian | Apr 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
The rules of intestacy set out who is entitled to a deceased state if there is no valid will. If the deceased was married or in a civil partnership at the time of their death and the estate is worth less than £270,000 the entire estate will pass to the spouse or civil... 
by Damian | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act comes into force today, meaning divorcing couples are no longer required to assign blame for the breakdown of their marriage. The legislation allows either or both parties to apply to the court for an order that the marriage... 
by Damian | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
How often should I review my Will? Whilst we always try to draft Wills that are as ‘future-proof’ as possible, we suggest reviewing or at least reading through your Will every three to five years. That being said we always recommend you review your Will... 
by Damian | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you were financially Dependent on the Deceased and the rules of intestacy or the deceased’s last valid Will makes no provision for you, can you make a claim for reasonable financial provision ? Potentially You may also wish to consider promissory estoppel and... 
by Damian | Jan 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Probate Registry fee change The fee for grant for probate applications received by the registry on or after the 26th January 2022 is changing. The current dual fee structure is being replaced by a single fee of £273 for all applicants, where the value of the estate... 
by Damian | Jan 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
in X v Y, the tribunal did not accept that ‘the claimant’s fear of contracting Covid-19 amounts to a belief’ which can be protected by section 10(2) of the 2010 act. In this case a lady known as X took her employer to a tribunal for alleged discrimination in... 
by Damian | Nov 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is the definition of a disability for the purposes of employment discrimination? The tribunal set out in Section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 that a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and... 
by Damian | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the position that carers are potentially liable of a criminal offence under section 39 of the Sexual Offences Act should they arrange sex services for those they care for. The Court of Protection in the case of The Secretary of State... 
by Damian | Sep 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is an Advance Decision? Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 an advance decision to refuse treatment can be made by an adult that has capacity and this can formerly be recorded. The advance decision would take effect when and if the person making the decision... 
by Damian | Jul 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Can you make an application to the Court to remove an Executor of a Deceased’s will ? Yes An application to remove an Executor can be made to the Court under S.50 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985, alternatively you can ask the Court to make an order...
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