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This week’s edition of Private Client highlights includes: (1) analysis of Wilkinson (as executor of the estate of John Whewell, deceased) v Kirkham,...
Tax analysis: In British Institute of Technology Ltd v HMRC, the First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) refused HMRC’s application to strike out appeals...
Tax analysis: In Krason v HMRC, the First-Tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) cancelled penalties for inaccuracies in relation to a remuneration trust scheme. As...
This Q&A considers whether parties can apply for a stay to allow negotiations to take place before pleadings close, in circumstances where a claim for...
Nature and classification of trusts—the three certaintiesCertaintyIn order for a settlor to create a private express trust the three certainties must...
ProtectorsWhat is a protector?A protector is a person who holds powers under a trust but who is not a trustee. A protector is a person who is...
Preparing the application form PA1P/PA1A for probate or letters of administrationFORTHCOMING CHANGE: The postal application forms PA1P and PA1A for...
Administration actions—personal representatives and the deceased's liabilitiesAn individual may assume obligations, for example in respect of...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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