Irwin Mitchell

A 'Payneful' experience

The issue of attestation of wills came to the fore in the recent case of Payne & Anor v Payne [2018] when, on appeal, the court decided...

25/05/18

Irwin Mitchell

Inheritance and parental wealth within divorce

Within divorce disputes an increasing number of cases focus upon parental financial support, family money and inheritance.  In the case...

25/05/18

Irwin Mitchell

Cohabitation and the problem of proving constructive trusts or proprietary estoppel

The case of Dobson v Griffey is a timely reminder of the difficulties involved in proving constructive trusts or proprietary estoppel in...

17/05/18

Irwin Mitchell

A taxing time for the unwary

A timely reminder that an executor has obligations to discharge the deceased's debts and ensure that all tax due on an estate is...

03/05/18