The late Mrs June Clark made thirteen separate wills between 2004 and her death in 2016, all of which were deemed invalid because she executed a mirror will with her husband in 2000, which has been upheld as being a mutual will. Mutual wills are wills that are made by Read more…
If left out of a will, can an adult child of a deceased parent make a claim should circumstances permit? Earlier this year, The Supreme Court gave its final decision on the infamous case of Illott v Mitson. This judgment was described as a landmark decision, providing clarity from the Read more…
Denzil Lush, the former Senior Judge of the Court of Protection has warned about the dangers of granting Lasting Powers Of Attorney to friends or relatives and has vowed that he would never sign one. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document by which a person nominates Read more…
Our eminent residential property expert, Ross Ward, answers your questions about moving home. This month, Ross discusses that tricky period between exchange and completion and some of the issues that can arise. My solicitor is carrying out pre-completion searches, even though searches were done before exchange of contracts. Can you explain Read more…
At Taylor&Emmet its the dedicated individuals who make us who we are, and let us do what we do best. We caught up with Rachel Hutchinson of the Personal Injury department. Name: Rachel Hutchinson Legal secretary Department: Personal Injury Brief Biography Which area do you live? I live in Barnsley Read more…
At Taylor&Emmet its the dedicated individuals who make us who we are, and let us do what we do best. We caught up with new starter Emma Nettleship of the Personal Injury department. Name: Emma Nettleship Legal secretary Department: Personal Injury Brief Biography Which area do you live? I live in Read more…
I don’t need a Will, the whole of my estate will pass to my spouse anyway” We hear this comment a lot and it isn’t necessarily the case. If a person dies without a Will the Intestacy Rules dictate who will inherit the estate. Assets over £250,000 Certainly if there Read more…
It is fair to say that many breathed a collective sigh of relief when the decision was made recently to at least postpone the proposed increase in Probate application fees until after the general election. The proposal, made and approved by the Ministry of Justice, to increase the Probate Registry Read more…
We were recently asked “My partner and I have shared a house for 10 years. In the event of my death, will the property pass automatically to her or do I need to make a will?” It is a common assumption that only those with complex affairs or great wealth Read more…
Proactive buyers and sellers keep the conveyancing process going. This month, Ross take a look at a few points you may need to address along the way… I am a keen gardener and I would like to take my greenhouse with me when I move. Can I do this? A Read more…