The Practical Lawyer

The claimants – the two daughters of CP who died in March 2015, and his wife JP who died in July 2005 – executed a deed of settlement in respect of the property in 2005. The defendants were the first claimant’s husband and three sons, and the AG (representing charity).

The Law Society has published practice guidance for solicitors – and all will writing practitioners – whose clients are considering appointing a professional executor in their wills. Potential executors must give clients enough information to make an informed decision about the appointment and its related costs.

The correct approach when interpreting an ambiguous will clause is essentially the same as interpreting a contract.

The author gives a helpful analysis of a ruling following a claim to establish a constructive trust or proprietary estoppel in respect of a domestic property. The deceased died intestate while living with his partner (the defendant, D) at his property in Weston super Mare.

In the absence of a later variation or contrary agreement, the surviving joint account holder of a bank account was fully entitled to the balance on the other account holder’s death.

The Law Society has issued important guidance for practitioners who are asked to prepare wills by clients who want to leave a gift to them, their family or colleagues.

Another farm; another proprietary estoppel claim made out.

Trustees cannot simply ignore beneficiaries’ request for information about a trust, the High Court has held. In this case, the trust property was a farm outside Cardiff.

The Law Society has updated its practice guidance on lasting powers of attorney, in light of the latest developments.

Those who registered an LPA or EPA with the Office of the Public Guardian between April 2013 and 31 March 2017 can reclaim a portion of the fees paid, under new rules.