Deed was ‘valid and binding’ as efforts to rescind fail – High Court
A High court case has provided a reminder of its interpretation of deed delivery and the limits of rescission for mistakes in the context of family arrangements over inherited property. The case arose from the estate of Brigitte Genevieve Maghoo, whose Fulham property sold for £1.765 million. Her will divided the residuary estate into three […]
Equity release borrowers take larger loans to fund family and household in a ‘challenging economic environment’
Older home owners may be using equity release to manage household budgets, support family members, and plan for future needs in a challenging economic environment according to the latest Equity Release Council (ERC) quarterly figures. In quarter 3 2025, total lending rose to £639m, up from £636m in Q2 and 4% higher than the same […]
Reeves backtracks on LLPs as chancellor sets the scene for tax increases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has is reported to be backtracking on plans to raise tax through the imposition of of a national insurance equivalent levy on limited liability partnerships. First reported in The Times, it had been suggested efforts to raise revenue could include a new charge on LLPs which are not currently subject to national […]
Judge allows sister to remain in property but falls short of life interest
Warring siblings have been instructed to sell their mother’s property; but not for another 14 years, until the 70th birthday of the sister. The case related to a Smooth Radio DJ Philip Chryssikos and his sister Maria who remained in the family home to care for their mother in later life. In the final years […]
Probate delays forcing charities to ‘sell vital assets and reduce services’ – Claim
Charities say they have sold ‘vital assets’ in an effort to fill the financial gap left by delays in processing probate with an average of 14% of annual income is currently being held up by probate issues; the same percentage as in a similar study last year. In a poll of 100 UK charity board […]
Law Society launches new EDI strategy
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched a new equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy for the solicitors’ profession. The strategy forms a key part of the Law Society’s 2025-2028 corporate strategy and promotes a more diverse, open and inclusive profession. The strategy is the result of a robust foundation of member engagement, […]
Breaking down barriers; women in private client law
To what extent do women feel as though there is a glass ceiling in law and how can we overcome that? That is the question posed in the latest episode of the Today’s Wills and Probate podcast, as host David Opie sits down with Cara Doyle and Katie Howard from JMW Solicitors to explore gender […]