Leaving it all behind: some problems of gifts on death – Seminar by William Moffett and Mark Mullen
These seminar notes by William Moffett and Mark Mullen provide practical guidance (including an update on recent case law) on death bed gifts and on construing ambiguous provisions in wills. Specific topics that will be covered include: Death-bed gifts: the recent case of Vallee v Birchwood A timely reminder of the law of donatio mortis causa The application of death-bed […]
Variations of Trust – Article by Marcus Flavin
This article, by Marcus Flavin, was published in the 2013 edition of The Private Client Yearbook and gives a refresher course on how to successfully apply for court approval of a variation of trust. Please click here to download this article. Please click here to view Marcus Flavin’s profile.
Executors Beware – Article by Christopher Buckley
This article, by Christopher Buckley, was published in the 2013 edition of The Private Client Yearbook and looks at how the construction of a Will can influence a court’s decision-making process. Please click here to download this article. Please click here to view Christopher Buckley’s profile.
Recent Developments In Limitation – Article by Dov Ohrenstein
These seminar notes by Dov Ohrenstein, address issues concerning limitation periods including continuing duties, date of loss, date of knowledge, and the relevance of limitation periods to equitable claims such as for specific performance. Please click here to download the seminar notes. Please click here to view Dov Ohrenstein’s profile.
What Benefit? – Article by Marcus Flavin
This article, by Marcus Flavin, was first published in the June 2012 edition of Trusts & Trustees and examines the recent decision of Norris J in Wright v Gater. Please click here to download this article. Please click here to view Marcus Flavin’s profile.
