Shareholders Relieved of Income Tax Liability on Dividends that Went Unpaid

Shareholders are obviously liable to pay Income Tax on their dividends, but what if a declared dividend is not –…

High Court Gives Effect to French Marriage Contract in Big Money Divorce

When spouses each make valuable contributions to a long marriage, the general rule is that marital assets should be divided…

You Are Obliged Reasonably to Provide for Your Dependants in Your Will – No More

When making a will, it is vital to remember your obligations to family members and others who depend upon you…

Birth Certificates Are Not Set in Stone – High Court Paternity Declaration

The fathers of those who are given up for adoption as babies are often not identified on their birth certificates…

Landowner Relieved of £98,000 Stamp Duty Bill in Country House Appeal

Large houses set amidst rolling acres are an abiding feature of English rural life – but should such properties necessarily…

Cancer Sufferer’s Belated Will Triggers Bitter Family Inheritance Dispute

Those who delay making a will until they are at death's door create a very real risk of conflict amongst…