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Home buyers guide

February 20th, 2013

A document of this kind can do no more than provide a brief outline of the law. Every situation depends on its own facts and action should not be taken in reliance on this summary. As always it is desirable to take appropriate advice. The Solicitors’ Job The solicitor and his staff make a conveyancing […]

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Guide to making a Will

February 2nd, 2013

Why make a Will? For most of us making a Will does not seem to be a very urgent requirement. Due to the marvels of modern-day science, we all expect to live for years and have no need to arrange our affairs. No one regrets not making a Will – but thousands of people regret […]

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Comment on Prudential v HMRC

January 28th, 2013

On 23 January 2013, the Supreme Court refused to extend legal advice privilege to accountants offering tax advice in R (on the application of Prudential plc and another) v Special Commissioner of Income Tax and another [2013] UKSC 1. The reasoning behind legal advice privilege is simple: it promotes full and frank communications between lawyers […]

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Intestacy rules

January 23rd, 2013

What is Intestacy? When someone dies, and has left a Will governing the distribution of their estate, its provisions will be implemented, so far as they are effective. However, if someone dies without making a Will, the distribution of their estate is governed by the Rules of Intestacy, as set out in the Administration of […]

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An update on service charge and financial hardship

October 8th, 2012

Can a Leaseholder dispute service charge on the grounds of financial hardship? A commentary on the decision in Garside and another v RFYC Limited and another [2011] UKUT 367 (LC) by Ranjeet Johal. This case looks at whether the financial impact of major works on lessees can be a material consideration when deciding whether the […]

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Further clarification on the Limitation Act

June 21st, 2012

The Limitation Act 1980 – further clarification The recent decision by the Court of Appeal in Page and Others v Hewetts Solicitors and Another [2012] EWCA Civ 805 provided further clarification on the role the court office plays in a Claimant’s compliance with the Limitation Act 1980. Facts The Defendant firm acted for the Claimants […]

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