What is the Difference Between a Secret Trust and a Half Secret Trust?

A secret trust can be used to conceal the identity of the recipient of a legacy. An example would beContinue Reading
A secret trust can be used to conceal the identity of the recipient of a legacy. An example would beContinue Reading
The fast-tracked Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 15th March 2022, creating a new publicContinue Reading
In our Contested Probate department, we often come across a common area of contention which is the test for capacityContinue Reading
Tenants’ break clauses, giving tenants the right to bring their lease to an end early are becoming increasingly common inContinue Reading
In ASR Interiors Ltd v AWS Trading Ltd & Anor [2022], a witness attempted to give video evidence while drivingContinue Reading
The long awaited No Fault Divorce is due to come into effect in England and Wales in April 2022. NoContinue Reading
In normal circumstances the witnesses need to be present physically alongside the testator and sign the Will at the sameContinue Reading
After the Law Commission’s consultations on leasehold reform a few years ago and the government announcing last year that itContinue Reading
Limitation periods are dealt with under the Limitation Act 1980. It is important that any claim is brought within theContinue Reading
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