Private Client

• Failure to Act Causes Loss of Claim

  • Posted17 August 2007

  A recent case illustrates the point that where a personal injury claim is anticipated, it is important to commence the claim promptly and not to adopt a ‘wait and see’...

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• Mental Capacity – The Law

  • Posted16 May 2007

  Mental capacity has always been something of a problem area of the law. The aim of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which became fully operational in October 2007, is...

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• Duty of Care Surprisingly Limited

  • Posted7 March 2007

  An interesting attempt at a defence came to nothing in a recent traffic accident case.   It involved a driver who, having missed his turning, decided to do...

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• CGT and Shares in Estates Valuation Trap

  • Posted21 February 2007

  In the UK, there are quite generous exemptions from Inheritance Tax (IHT) which apply to business assets. One problem with making use of such exemptions is the effect this may...

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• What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

  • Posted24 July 2006

  In October 2007 there was a fundamental change on the way in the way powers of attorney are created and the powers that they can give attorneys, when the Enduring...

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• Changing Wills For Benefit

  • Posted26 May 2006

  A will expresses the final wishes of the deceased person and it is commonly thought that a will is irrevocable after death. However, provided everyone agrees, it is normally possible...

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