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Legacies are a huge source of income for many charities and are heavily relied on to further charitable aims. Worryingly, charities increasingly find themselves involved in probate litigation as illustrated...

In a recent Court of Appeal decision the court upheld an earlier ruling that awarded Mrs Aly all the marital assets amounting to £550,000 upon her divorce. This decision, at...

Disputes in the recruitment sector are common. Whether it’s a client not paying a transfer fee, a supplier poaching your staff or ex-employees taking a key client; if your business...

There are a number of misconceptions people have about probate, estates and Wills. Below are some of the most common 1. My debts will die with me Not correct. Your...

With the summer holidays fast approaching, many separated parents are considering whether to allow their ex to take their children away on holiday. This is often fraught with difficulties, particularly...

Professional deputies have a challenging role dealing with the property and affairs of a person who lacks capacity.  The deputy must act and make decisions in the person’s best interests. ...

The courts in Northern Ireland have recently been hitting the headlines in England, providing food for thought for HR professionals and business owners here. Hard on the heels of the...

A surprising decision by the Court of Appeal to award a daughter who had been deliberately excluded from her mother’s will a substantial settlement from her estate will be unwelcome news to...

The hacking of the Ashley Madison website and threats to release details of potential adulterers has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The hackers, who have named themselves the...

Recent guidance from Companies House has meant that greater prudence must be applied when informing them about changes to a limited company. Many companies do not inform Companies House of...