Wills – Only Fools (and Horses) don’t make a will
Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack died recently, leaving an estate worth £1.4 million. He did not make a will while he was alive, so instead of being…
Wills – Only Fools (and Horses) don’t make a will
Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack died recently, leaving an estate worth £1.4 million. He did not make a will while he was alive, so instead of being…
Joint Enterprise – guilty by association?
This week, the Supreme Court, is considering the controversial issue of joint enterprise. Ameen…
Leases – When is your home not your Castle?
A recent article in one of the national papers has highlighted problems faced by homeowners with shrinking leases. The article looked at Cramlington but many other towns have similar…
Marriage and Divorce: Top Tips from Our Award-Winning Team
We all know life can be complex especially when it comes to relationships. Here, the team at David Gray Solicitors, winners of Family Team of the Year at the…
Ilott v Mitson: Can judges ignore your will?
The case of Heather Ilott has been in the news following a decision by the Court of Appeal. The case has been…
Highly unusual divorce ruling – Wife gets the lot
When a couple divorces, either person can ask the Court to decide how the family assets should be shared. It is often said that in a divorce finance case, the starting…
Proprietary Estoppel: Mr. Holmes and His Will Explained
I went to the cinema recently to see “Mr Holmes” – an enjoyable film about the famous Sherlock Holmes. This…
Lord Janner is to be prosecuted: what are the implications?
The alleged victims of Lord Janner have succeeded in their bid for his prosecution. The head of the Crown Prosecution Service, Director for Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders, had initially…
Are family courts biased in favour of mothers when deciding arrangements for children?
Research has just been published which puts pay to some myths and perceptions about family law. The researchers looked at a sample of cases from 2011. We have seen…
Are you considering buying to let? Here’s what you need to know
Many Landlords don’t realise that they have responsibilities towards their tenants until they end up in hot water. If you’re a first time landlord, or are considering becoming a…
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