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No costs protection after late withdrawal of Will challenge (Goodwin v Avison)

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HMRC settles US$1bn General Electric tax fraud lawsuit

HMRC settles US$1bn General Electric tax fraud lawsuit

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Private Client weekly highlights—16 September 2021

Private Client weekly highlights—16 September 2021

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Whose fraud is it anyway? The effect of forgery and the defence of illegality on equitable property interests (Victus (2) v Munroe; Benjamin v Victus (1))

Whose fraud is it anyway? The effect of forgery and the defence of illegality on equitable property interests (Victus (2) v Munroe; Benjamin v Victus (1))

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Notaries and notarisation—notarisation

Notaries and notarisation—notarisation

Notaries and notarisation—notarisationThe principles of the notarial act are that it is:•an act of the notary and not of the parties named in the...

Beddoe applications

Beddoe applications

Beddoe applicationsWhen trustees are engaged in trust litigation, issues often arise as to how their litigation costs are to be funded. A Beddoe...

When can a mistake in an executed deed be rectified by a manuscript amendment rather than by a deed of rectification?

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When can a mistake in an executed deed be rectified by a manuscript amendment rather than by a deed of rectification?This Q&A explains when it is...

Trustees—removal of trustees

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Trustees—removal of trusteesA trustee may be removed against their will in any of the following ways:•under an express power in the trust...

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Partial deed of revocation of lasting power of attorney

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Deed of revocation of ordinary power of attorney

This Deed OF REVOCATION is made on [date] by me [name of donor] of [address of donor].This Deed provides:1Revocation...
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Trustees—statutory powers of trustees

Trustees—statutory powers of trusteesSource and availabilitySourcesTrustees have certain powers conferred on them by statute, in particular by the...
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At what stage and to whom can a Deed of Appropriation take place when selling a second property in an estate?

At what stage and to whom can a Deed of Appropriation take place when selling a second property in an estate?We assume you refer to the situation when...
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19th May
Practice notes

Creation of trusts—blind trusts

Creation of trusts—blind trustsWhat is a blind trust?A blind trust is a trust that is aimed at preventing conflicts of interest arising. Usually, the...
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Produced in partnership with Michael O’Sullivan of 5 Stone Buildings 19th May
Practice notes

The Cy-près doctrine

The Cy-près doctrineFORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 22 March 2021, the government published its response  to the Law Commission’s report of 14 September 2017,...
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19th May
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Relief for income tax losses

Relief for income tax lossesReliefs entitle taxpayers to reduce the amount of income tax payable. When calculating liability to income tax, a taxpayer...
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19th May
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Assessment for residential accommodation

Assessment for residential accommodationCoronavirus (COVID-19): The content of this Practice Note is temporarily affected by the coronavirus...
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19th May
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Can a life tenant in a Will bring a life interest to an end by choosing to end it themselves or does it only expire on death?

Can a life tenant in a Will bring a life interest to an end by choosing to end it themselves or does it only expire on death?Life tenantsA life...
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Produced in partnership with Lynne Counsell of 9 Stone Buildings 19th May
Practice notes

Capacity to litigate

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19th May
Practice notes

Termination of trusts—methods of termination

Termination of trusts—methods of terminationDuration of a trustThe duration of an express trust is subject to the restrictions imposed by the rules...
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19th May
Practice notes

Costs and expenses in the Court of Protection

Costs and expenses in the Court of ProtectionThere are court fees and disbursements which will be payable by all applicants on making a new...
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19th May
Practice notes

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Acceptance in Lieu scheme and other heritage property reliefsSTOP PRESS: HMRC has updated its guidance on calculating the special price in Acceptance...
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Offshore trusts—offshore income gains (OIGs)

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19th May
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Trust disputes—court jurisdiction and procedure

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Issues to consider when you need to access to a deceased person's inbox—Probate considerations (Part 2)

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Digital assets on incapacity and death

Digital assets on incapacity and deathDigital assets can survive incapacity or death. Anyone who owns a digital device or has an online account should...
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Produced in partnership with Kerry Bornman of 3 Stone Buildings, Erin Hitchens of XXIV Old Buildings and Robert Avis of Charles Russell Speechlys 16th Aug
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What rights and duties do executors have in respect of data stored on a computer owned by the deceased?

What rights and duties do executors have in respect of data stored on a computer owned by the deceased?The executor is likely to have the power to...
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15th Aug
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Does the GDPR apply to deceased estates?

Does the GDPR apply to deceased estates?The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in the UK on 25 May 2018 and it applies to...
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31st Jul
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Issues to consider when you need to access a deceased person's inbox—Intellectual property and technology considerations (Part 1)

Issues to consider when you need to access a deceased person's inbox—Intellectual property and technology considerations (Part 1)Who do the emails in...
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Practice notes

Introduction to cryptoassets and blockchain for Private Client

Introduction to cryptoassets and blockchain for Private ClientThis Practice Note explains the phenomenon of ‘cryptoassets’, namely assets which are...
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