Promissory estoppel and proprietary estoppel are two important legal principles in English law that prevent unfair outcomes when promises are broken. While the names are often confused, they apply in very different circumstances. Promissory...
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Disputes over a will can be emotionally draining and often come with a financial sting, too. When families find themselves in court over inheritance issues, one of the biggest questions is: who pays costs in probate disputes? Understanding how...
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Understanding Your Rights and Deadlines in West Sussex When someone passes away, emotions run high, and decisions can feel overwhelming. But if you believe something isn’t right with the way their estate is being handled - whether it’s the...
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When someone dies, their estate usually goes through a legal process called probate. This is where the will is validated and assets are distributed. But what happens if someone believes the will isn’t valid, or suspects foul...
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Handling the estate of a loved one is a significant responsibility that comes with substantial legal and financial implications. As an Executor of a will, your role is to ensure assets are managed properly and distributed in line with the...
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What Is a Letter of Wishes? A letter of wishes might look official. It often sounds heartfelt and sincere, reflecting someone’s deepest hopes for what should happen after they pass away. However, despite its emotional weight, it’s not a...
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When a loved one’s final wishes depart from what you anticipated and an unexpected beneficiary stands to gain, undue influence in a will may be at work. This covert form of pressure can distort the true intentions of someone at their most...
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When someone appoints an executor in their will, they entrust that person with honouring their final wishes, administering the estate and safeguarding beneficiaries’ interests. In the ideal scenario, the executor acts impartially, communicates...
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When disputes arise after a person’s death regarding their estate, claimants generally pursue one of two legal routes: challenging the validity of the will or seeking financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants)...
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Losing a loved one is always difficult, and disagreements over their will can add further emotional and legal strain. In some cases, there may be genuine concerns about whether the will is valid. This article explores what makes a will invalid...
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The tragic passing of Liam Payne at the age of 31 has left many questions surrounding the future of his estate. The former One Direction star, who died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina, had amassed a fortune of...
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Boundary disputes can arise for a variety of reasons, such as unclear, conflicting, or changing border definitions, historical claims, or the discovery of valuable resources near the disputed area. While seemingly minor, these disputes can...
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If you ever find yourself or your company in the unfortunate position of having to issue Court proceedings in respect of a sum of money that is due and owing to you (for example, an unpaid invoice), are ultimately successful at Trial and obtain a...
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What Is A Boundary Line? A Boundary is defined as: “the boundary of a registered estate is shown as a general boundary, unless otherwise determined, meaning that as it is a general boundary, it does not determine the exact line of the...
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A judgment was given on the 28th September 2021 at 10.30 am, in the case of London Trocadero LLP -v- Picture house Cinemas Ltd (1) Gallery Cinemas Ltd (2), and Cineworld Cinemas Ltd (3), with London Trocadero being the Landlord for two leases held...
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The question most commonly asked by landlords is, do I still have to repair items in the property if my tenant isn’t paying their rent? The answer is yes. Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, sets out the Landlord’s requirements of...
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