It has long been thought that the laws in England and Wales which govern the disposal of bodies are outdated and in need of modernization. Many of the laws still applicable today have roots in

We are often asked by clients what they need to do in the first few days or weeks following the death of a family member or friend and the first step is always the same.

You may have heard in the recent Autumn statement that the Inheritance Tax Nil Rate Band is to be frozen until at least April 2028. Essentially the Nil Rate Band is the amount of your

If you are a trustee, you will need to consider carefully if you are required to register the trust. The changes – which came into effect from 6 October 2020 – mean that all express

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Lord Templeman was well known for his bold and significant contributions to English Law. One of his most profound was the ‘golden rule’ established in Kenward v Adams [1975] CLY 359: “In the case of

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