The Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 and Cohabitees
In 2021, it was reported there were around 3.6 million cohabiting couples in the UK – an increase of 144% since 1996. But, has the law kept up to date with these societal changes?
New guidance on dealing with allegations of Alienating Behaviour
When a couple separates, sometimes one parent will say that their child doesn’t want to spend time with the other parent, which can lead to allegations that there has been parental alienation. Over the last few years, there have been an increasing number of family court cases where parental alienation is mentioned. It can be […]
Understanding Will Rectification
When can a Will be rectified? A Will can be rectified when there are errors, ambiguities or omissions that fail to accurately represent the testator’s intentions. These errors could be due to various reasons, such as drafting mistakes, misunderstanding of legal terms or changes in circumstances that were not properly accounted for at the time […]
I want to leave money to charity in my Will – what steps do I need to take?
As well as the general philanthropic desire to donate to good causes, many people are increasingly making the most of the tax advantages available if you leave money to charity in your Will, allowing a reduction in inheritance tax (IHT). Giving money to charity through a Will is likely to become even more common now […]
Hirachand v Hirachand: What can we expect from the Supreme Court?
On 18 December 2024, the Supreme Court is expected to hand down its decision in the case of Hirachand v Hirachand [2021] EWCA Civ 1498.