The High Court was faced with a complex case in which a drafting error would have created problems and resulted in partial intestacy. Background: The testator died on 27 February…
Drafting error in a will – how can a court assist?
Forced Caesarean section is in the best interest of a mother detained under the Mental Health Act
The Court of Protection (CoP) was faced with a difficult question regarding whether a Caesarean section (C-section) against the mother's wishes was in her best interest due to her mental…
Genuinely repayable loans are not deemed to be ‘taxable earnings’
The Upper Tribunal (UT) was asked whether a contribution to an employee benefit trust (EBT) made by a company constitutes ‘taxable earnings’. Background: M R Currell Ltd. (MRCL) is a…