The High Court Orders Trustees to give more information to beneficiaries
The High Court has ruled on the extent to which a beneficiary is able to request information from a trustee in relation to a trust and the application of legal professional privilege to any requested document. This story involves a couple that bought a farm as beneficial joint tenants. Sensibly, Mr and Mrs Tamplin made […]
Oxfam’s Legacy Windfall: The Legal Implications
Gifts in Wills are a vital source of income for many charitable organisations. Many rely on this income to sustain provision of their services for often the most vulnerable in our society. According to ‘Legacy Trends 2018’ published by Smee & Ford, charity legacy income reached a record high of £2.8bn in 2017, up by […]
Professor Lesley King – Judge’s Spotlight
A leading professional, author and lecturer in Wills, Trusts and Probate, Professor Lesley King, is on the judging panel for the first unique British Wills and Probate Awards 2018. Lesley is a member of the Law Society’s Wills & Equity Committee and the Probate & Estates Committee of STEP and an honorary member of the […]