In a previous Insight we outlined the case of Carry Keats’ estate and whether a partial but not complete tearing of the will document could be enough to revoke the will by destructions.

The Intestacy Rules apply to both spouses and civil partners in the same way and they are top priority. However, where a marriage or civil partnership has been dissolved by a legally recognised decree or there is ongoing judicial separation, the surviving spouse/civil partner is no longer entitled to inherit under the Intestacy Rules.

The immediate impact of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget still continues to be felt, with the protests in London on Tuesday 19 November likely to be the first in the active campaigning against the measures. Many across the country, whether farmers or business-owners, are deeply concerned about the proposals to cap 100% relief for Agricultural Property Relief (‘APR’) and Business Property Relief (‘BPR’) together at £1 million per person.

When purchasing a property as a couple, whether that be unmarried or married, you are required to tick a box on the Transfer Deed indicating how you wish to own the property. This is known as the ‘Declaration of Trust’ box. Many couples opt to hold their property as joint tenants. This means they each hold an equal share in the property.

When a loved one dies, it can be distressing to learn that their Will did not sufficiently provide for you. These situations can often be complicated due to the size of the estate, the nature of the gift, or whether the person died intestate (without a Will).

In support of the Stop The Pressure campaign, we're helping to raise awareness of pressure injuries, in the hope of reducing the number of avoidable pressure wounds. In the UK, over 700,000 people are affected by pressure ulcers each year. Of these, 180,000 are newly acquired, 60% of which occur in people over the age of 70. We shine some light on the issue in our latest insight.

Today marks World Children’s Day, otherwise known as ‘Universal Children’s Day’. This follows a UNICEF initiative, established to focus and promote the rights of children as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child.

There is no single piece of legislation outlining the legal requirements of the recruitment process. However, employers must comply with several legal requirements from advertising the job to making an offer to the successful candidate.

Section 20 of this act stipulates how a Will can be revoked and prescribes an exhaustive list of the methods for revoking a will. The Wills Act emphasises the preference for revocation to be made in writing yet it is recognised that parties may not always do this and prescribes revocation by some other means, including through the destruction of the will document.

Deciding to take the plunge and meet with a family lawyer for the first time can be a hugely daunting experience.

Trade mark practitioners have been closely watching the dispute between Skykick and Sky for its significant implications on trade mark law. On Wednesday 13 November the Supreme Court handed down its decision which brings some much-needed clarity to the complex legal landscape. We take a look at this judgement and what it means for trade mark law.

The prospect of paying for care can be very worrying, especially as care costs and people’s life expectancy continue to increase. The rules and regulations surrounding care costs can be tricky to navigate and this is especially the case where the need for care has not been anticipated ahead of time.