Private Client weekly highlights—10 October 2024

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This week’s edition of Private Client highlights includes: (1) the Law Commission’s consultation on burial and cremation laws; (2) Fox and Bridge v Bent, which concerned common intention constructive trusts and minors, and whether they can be successfully challenged by a trustee in bankruptcy; (3) Jassal v Shah, a first-instance decision which held that a claimant under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 cannot be awarded provision towards their costs as part of the substantive award; (4) analysis of the Supreme Court’s decision on employment status in Professional Game Match Officials Limited; (5) the Ministry of Justice’s announcement that the new CPR 68 will no longer have effect from 1 October 2024; and (6) the Legal Ombudsman updates guidance on complaints involving legal fees.