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High court decision serves as a warning to those delaying probate claims

Although there is no time limit to start a probate action, unjustified delay, perhaps in the hope of more favourable circumstances, may bar the claim
08 February 2024

Mr White gets the same treatment as Mr Green: director ordered to draw pension sums to pay creditors

This judgment reinforces the Court’s power to order a judgment debtor to draw down their pension for the benefit of the creditors as recently seen in Bacci v Green
18 October 2023

A promise is a promise - lifetime agreement removes testamentary freedom

A promise to make a Will favouring children of a deceased’s first marriage has been held by the court to create a binding obligation, removing the deceased’s testamentary freedom
25 July 2023

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and the Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Act 2021 - what do landlords need to know?

The law relating to rented property in Wales has changed today, immediately bringing with it a sea change in legislative approach. We summarise these changes for landlords.
01 December 2022

Fraudulent calumny and poisoning a testator’s mind

The court has set aside a Will because the testator’s mind had been poisoned against one child in favour of another
02 November 2022

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Burges Salmon secures double shortlisting at STEP Private Client Awards

The firm’s Private Wealth team has been recognised in two categories at STEP’s 2021/22 industry awards
09 July 2021

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