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The End of Leasehold Flats? A Breakdown of the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Bill
Úna Campbell
16 August 2019
Who died first? Judgment handed down in Scarle v Scarle
This week HHJ Kramer handed down his judgment in the case concerning Mr and Mrs Scarle. The court was asked to consider the question as to which of them had died first in October 2016, after they were both found dead at their bungalow in Essex.
12 August 2019
The tragic death of Peter Farquhar: an extreme case of undue influence?
Following the recent case involving Ben Fields, Katherine explains how a 'potential undue influence claim' could protect the estate of the elderly or vulnerable.
12 August 2019
Good news for potential claimants in Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims
Earlier this year we reported on the case of Cowan v Foreman, [2019] EWHC 349 Fam and the decision of Mr Justice Mostyn to refuse Mary Cowan an extension of time to bring a claim 17 months out of time against her late husbands estate pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
25 July 2019
Preventing, detecting and responding to fraud
Katherine Pymont, a senior associate, sets out how clients should address the problem of fraud, including having a proper anti-fraud policy.
24 July 2019
Freezing Injunctions: Which assets are covered by a standard freezing order?
What is considered an 'asset' in freezing orders?
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