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This article continues the series on the subject of life assurance bond taxation and should be read with the earlier more general articles, as some of the basic points about the methodology of [...]

The case of an Oxford man has illustrated the complexities of probate genealogy and the importance of making a Will. But more happily, it also shows how the process of tracking down beneficiaries [...]

The English practitioner needs to determine the law of the client’s domicile for succession purposes. An English Will may not be valid, to the extent it conflicts with the laws of the testator’s [...]

The Government announced in Budget 2011 that it wanted to support philanthropy, encourage charitable giving and reduce the administrative burden on charities.

Should trustees and those who advise on the use of trusts to protect assets from broken marriages be concerned about the recent case of whaley v Whaley [2011] EWCA Civ 617?

The Law Commission has issued a supplemental consultation to its Intestacy and Family Provisions Claims on Death consultation paper 191.

A review of the current tax definition of an incapacitated person whcih dates back to before 1918 and therefore uses terminology that most of us would now recognise as offensive such as ‘any [...]

A salutary warning for those advising PRs – remember that there is no time limit on bringing a probate action. However, fortunately, the absence of advice as to the risks of anyone pursuing a [...]

An increasing number of companies have used benchmarking in recent years to improve company profitability. But can solicitors use it as a tool to increase their profitability in these challenging [...]