Wills & Trusts Law Reports | Winter 2023 #193The deed was intended to appoint a life interest in the assets not attracting IHT relief to the deceased’s widow, the first defendant. The interest so appointed would then qualify for the spousal exemption. Due to the wording of the deed however it appointed an interest in all of the trust assets, not merely those which did not qualify for IHT relief.
The claim was issued for rectification of the deed. The claim was adjourned with directions at the first hearing, the Master expressing the view that the evidence was insufficient to sustain the rectification claim. Further evidence ...
Alice Quirk and Suzanna Eames set out the principles of parental alienation, considering the court’s approach and the practical realities of advising in such cases ‘A fact-finding hearing should be used to ascertain whether a parent has been alienating their child, but also to make findings as to any allegations of abuse made against the …
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David Sawtell examines the growing instance of personal injury fraud ‘Defending a case on the grounds that it is fraudulent is expensive and time consuming. Sometimes it appears that the case would have little merit if it went to trial.’ Personal injury fraud is now big business. Last year’s report by the BBC’s Panorama program …
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