The Order of Inheritance
I am often asked what happens to a Deceased’s estate if they die without making a Will. This is called dying ‘intestate’. The order of inheritance of an estate where the deceased has died intestate…
How does the Family Court assess Spousal Maintenance?
Clients in divorce matters, family solicitors and readers of this article will know well that matrimonial law in England and Wales is more of an art than a science, with judges accorded a such…
Speculating on Future Trusts Interests – C v C
The decision of Mr. Justice Munby in C v C ([2009] EWHC 1491) on 25 June 2009 demonstrates a distinct lack of judicial enthusiasm to deal with trusts and their assets in the context of matrimonial…