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Revoking a will is a common and entirely legal process, but it must be done properly to avoid confusion, will disputes, or unintended consequences.

One area that commonly leads to contention is the gifting of assets near the end of someone’s life. These gifts, known as deathbed gifts, can be subject to legal challenges.

If you are considering contesting the validity of a will, you will need evidence to support your claim. The most common forms of evidence used are medical records, the will file from the solicitor who drafted the will, and the testimony of those who witnessed the will signature.

Larke v Nugus requests are typically made when you are looking to contest the validity of a will and need evidence to support your claim.

Those setting up a business may be aware that it is important to make sure they understand and have tailored their company’s foundational documents such as Articles of Association to work for their business (a prompt to an AI assistant will give you this reply!).

As an employer, are you faced with making redundancies? In the recent case of Hendy Group Ltd v Daniel Kennedy [2024] EAT 106, you must be sure you have made a reasonable effort to identify or support alternative employment.

Practical overview of adverse possession law affecting tenants who encroach beyond lease boundaries onto neighbouring or landlord land

The much awaited Employment Rights Bill inches closer towards implementation with the government releasing a Road Map to Implementation.

This rule comes into play in tragic family circumstances - domestic violence cases, mercy killings, or where mental health problems have led to unlawful killings.

When a loved one passes away, one of the first questions that may arise is whether you have the legal right to see their will. This can be particularly important if you are a potential beneficiary or if you have concerns about the fairness of the distribution of the estate.

With costs often in the region of £2,000 per property, especially where multiple properties are involved, the investment can feel significant. However, the value of these searches in protecting your interests cannot be overstated.

Overage, also known as clawback, deferred consideration or uplift, gives a seller the right to receive further payments from a buyer in future. This usually happens when a certain event increases the value of the land, such as planning permission being granted.