The terms of the previous will were not revoked by the later will, which did not contain an express revocation clause, having regard to the presumption against implied revocation.
Thursday, 12 January 2012 | Leigh Sagar | in Law | tagged Conflict of laws, Domicile, Revocation, Wills | Share Article The Law Commission's report on Intestacy and Family Provision Claims on Death was published today.
Wednesday, 14 December 2011 | Leigh Sagar | in News | tagged Family provision, Intestacy, LLaw Commission | Share Article Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Act 2011 come into force on 1st February 2012
The deceased (Edward) died instestate in 2009 and his estate, worth in excess of £500,000, passed to his son (Kieran), who died soon afterwards. Kieran's entire estate (including Edward's estate) passed to his own son (Rory), who was almost two years old at the date of Kieran's death.
Thursday, 24 November 2011 | Leigh Sagar | in Law | tagged Inheritance tax, Maintenance and advancement, Minors, Variation of estates | Share Article The second edition of the STEP standard provisions (England and Wales) have now been published
Upper Tribunal: Warren J, Judge McKenna, Judge Ovey; [2011] UKUT 421 (TCC); 13th October 2011
Mother, who was 101 years old, was the life tenant of a settlement. Her son would become life tenant after her death. Subject to their life interests, grandson would take the fund absolutely.
New Square Chambers has published its latest legal update
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