Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) were introduced in 2007 by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 , replacing Enduring Powers of Attorney. A power of attorney allows someone else to make decisions on your behalf or help you make decisions if you lack the capacity...
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The Court of Appeal has allowed an investment company's appeal against the striking out of an unfair prejudice petition , finding that the claim should proceed to trial. The investment company, which held investments on behalf of a South African group, had...
The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has granted a couple's application to register a right of way over a small triangle of land belonging to a neighbouring property owner, finding that they and their tenants had crossed it as of right for at least 20 years. The...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have published statistics showing the estimated 'tax gap' for 2024/25. The tax gap is the difference between the amount of tax that should, in theory, be paid to HMRC and the amount actually paid. The statistics indicate that...
The Family Court recently made a parental order in the names of both parents of twins born via surrogacy, despite their father having died before their birth. The mother and father had been in a relationship for several years before marrying. Their first...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has obtained a confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 against a convicted fraudster. As a result, victims of his crimes are expected to recover most of the money they invested. The fraudster offered...
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court recently ruled that a social media influencer and her company must pay damages totalling £213,000 to several manufacturers of luxury goods whose trade marks they had infringed. The influencer and the...
Under Section 72 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 , the right to manage can only be acquired if the premises consist of a self-contained building or part of a building. Section 72(3) specifies that for a part of a building to be...
On 13 July 2026, the fee charged when applying for probate increased significantly, from £300 to £526. The fee applies where the value of the estate is more than £5,000. There is no fee for estates of £5,000 or less. If probate has...
Purchasers of businesses would be well advised to ensure that their agreement with the seller protects them against any failure to disclose information that may affect the business's value. Recently, the High Court rejected a claim for breach of warranty ...
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