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It can be extremely difficult for someone to appeal against a consent order or challenge its continuance. A consent order is made by the court with the agreement of the...

The withdrawal of public funding for financial claims in divorce cases was clearly demonstrated earlier this month in the case of Welch and Welch. The divorced couple had been involved...

Christmas is the season for giving so why not splash out this festive season, spoil your loved ones and get the added benefit of sorting out some inheritance tax planning...

With the cost of living increasing, it is not surprising that people want to save money where they can. When faced with the cost of preparing a Will, is ‘doing...

Susan Glenholme, private wealth partner at Debenhams Ottaway, has recently received ‘lawyers beyond London’ recognition in the latest Spear’s 500 guide to advisers to the wealthy. Published by Spear’s magazine, the Spear’s...

A networking group for young professionals in St Albans has been launched by the City of Expertise, with local entrepreneur, Zoë Jackson MBE, as guest speaker drawing in the crowds. The...

People who employ domestic staff such as nannies, housekeepers or gardeners often do not consider themselves as employers and may be unaware of their minimum obligations towards their staff. Recent...

Four charities, Marie Curie Cancer Care, the RNIB, Action on Hearing Loss and the Royal Institute of Cancer Research won a recent High Court legacy dispute over a £1.8m inheritance,...

The recent trend in the courts seems to support aggressive pursuit of misconduct on social media by employers and the latest example involving the British Waterways Board is no exception....

Attorneys for property and financial affairs lasting powers of attorney (LPA) may be unsure which way to turn when they start using the document. Typically LPAs are created by people looking ahead...