The Court of Protection recently had to decide whether a pregnant woman had capacity to decide whether or not to undergo a planned Caesarean section and, if she did not, whether the procedure was in her best interests. The 37-year-old woman had been...

According to research carried out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), cryptoasset ownership in the UK is rising, with 12 per cent of adults now owning cryptoassets. The average value of cryptoassets held by individuals is £1,842. Those who...

The Upper Tribunal (UT) recently granted modification of a restrictive covenant to allow a house to be used as a children's care home . The house was on a small residential estate. All the houses on the estate were bound by covenants restricting their use...

A man who successfully challenged his mother's final will is likely to recover the lion's share of his legal costs after the High Court ruled that his brother, who attempted to uphold the will's validity, should pay his costs on the indemnity basis . In...

The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 gives leaseholders the right, under certain conditions, to take over the management of the building they live in. When attempting to exercise this right, however, it is vital to comply with the requirements set...

A deceased man's sister and executor has failed to convince the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) that no Inheritance Tax (IHT) was due on his share of a number of properties in Malta. The man and his siblings had inherited an interest in the properties from...

The Upper Tribunal (UT) has upheld a challenge to a rent repayment order made against the landlord of a house in an area designated by the local authority as subject to additional licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). The landlord had let the...

When disputes arise as to the validity of wills, the evidence of the deceased's solicitors can be crucial. In a recent High Court case concerning whether a woman had capacity to revoke her will , the Court attached considerable importance to the evidence of...

Although Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) from Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) was abolished earlier this year, it can be still claimed in respect of property transactions that completed before 1 June 2024, so cases dealing with its availability can be expected to...

In a recent case involving an application to permit naso-gastric feeding of a 12-year-old girl, the High Court considered how to resolve an apparent conflict between the Code of Practice to the Mental Health Act 1983 and common-law authorities around...