One of the main requirements of making a Will is that a testator's signature must be witnessed by two independent people. During the COVID-19 pandemic people are required to comply...

The Supreme Court in England has today issued its judgment in the case of Prest v Petrodel Resources.

The English High Court, in the case of Greaves v Stolkin, upheld a disputed professionally drafted Codicil.

Research shows that more relationships break down in January than any other month of the year.

Dealing with business assets on divorce can be complex. Are you a shareholder, a director or both? Do you assist in running the business? If you are the business owner, do you want to keep the business? If so, how will you compensate your ex?

The percentage of married adults is remarkably lower than in previous generations. The manner in which people live and their relationship's progress is significantly different than ever before.

In a world which is changing rapidly (it seems by the hour!), families need to ensure that they work together to show a united front during times of adversity.

Understandably making a Will is often at the bottom of the "to do" pile, but it is one of the most important things that you can do. A well-drafted Will can...

As discussed in our article: ‘Should I agree to be an Executor?', although being appointed can be seen as a great honour, it also comes with significant obligations.

Isle of Man foundations are mainly used for private wealth and charitable purposes although there is no reason why they cannot be used in a commercial context.

After 40 years of steady decline, statistics have confirmed that marriage rates across the UK are back on the rise.

Many children experience no negative effects as a result of their parents divorce. However, some children can suffer trauma and anxiety.

Mediation has long been seen as a good way of trying to resolve differences especially in family cases.

Family law advocate Rose Kinrade highlights the pitfalls of not seeking legal advice when divorcing The dangers of DIY divorce

The long anticipated engagement of HRH Prince Harry and Rachel Meghan Markle was announced by Clarence House via Twitter on Monday morning with the couple being at the centre of a media frenzy ever since.

The overriding duty of an Executor is to collect in the assets of the deceased and administer the estate according to law. An Executor has a number of duties to fulfil including but not limited to the following...

Cohabitation agreements can be useful for couples who live together but are not married.

Digital assets are closely intertwined with our everyday life, from supermarket reward cards, photographs, blogs, music accounts, online banking, emails, eBooks, social media accounts…the list goes on.

Pre and post-nuptial agreements are likely to be given binding status, in a move that’s intended to give couples a more predictable outcome on divorce.

Many people are guilty of leaving the making of their Will to the bottom of their "to do" pile. However, drafting a Will is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that you protect your loved ones...