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No fresh anti-social behaviour required before ASBO can be varied The High Court in James v Birmingham City Council has held that an ASBO may be varied to extend its

When can a social landlord treat an unoccupied property as abandoned by the tenant? The case of Kalas v Farmer is a warning to social landlords of the risks involved in simply re-takin

CIL - Registered Providers Off The Hook? On the 10th February 2010, revised draft regulations for the introduction of the Community Infrastru

"Trading on"... The Scottish Court of Session finds that there is an implied contract in existence after a franchise

Fit Notes - In the spotlight 6 April 2010 will herald a new regime in managing employee sickness absence with the introduction of


Events & Seminars

Free training and discussion session - Stockport - Contracts of Employment Registration is from 8.00 am for an 8.30 am start, concluding at 10.00 am. The venue is Alma Lodge Hotel, Stockport. 18/03/2010

RSL Breakfast Seminar, Manchester: Anti Social Behaviour, Rent Possession Claims and Case Law Update Registration from 8.30 am for a 9.00 am start concluding at 10.30 am. Mace & Jones, Pall Mall Court, King Street, Manchester, M2 4PD. 23/03/2010

RSL Breakfast Seminar, Liverpool: Anti Social Behaviour, Rent Possession Claims and Case Law Update Registration is from 8.30 am for a 9.00 am start concluding at 10.30 am. Mace & Jones, Drury House, 19 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RP. 25/03/2010

"How to Dismiss Fairly" - Breakfast Seminar Registration is from 8.00 am for an 8.30 am start, concluding at 10.00 am. The venue is Mace & Jones Manchester Office, Pall Mall Court, 61-67 King Street, Manchester, M2 4PD. 25/03/2010

From Survival to Success Timings: 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm start. 7.30 am finish Venue: La Cubanita, 2 Campbell Street, L1 5AX Cost: Free to attend but booking essential 30/03/2010


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Inheritance Claims

Inheritance claims following the death of a family member

If you or your children were financially dependent on someone who has died and adequate provision has not been made for you in their Will or by the law of intestacy, you may have the right to apply to the Court for provision from their estate.

The Court can make financial provision that is reasonable in all the circumstances by transfers of cash or property from the estate. Such claims are often disputed and are subject to a strict time limit. It is therefore essential to seek expert advice as soon as it becomes clear that no provision has been made for you.

We appreciate that this can be a very difficult time to have to consider potential litigation, often involving close family members. We pride ourselves on adopting a sensitive, yet necessarily proactive approach to protecting you as far as possible from potential financial hardship.

We have experience in acting for both applicants and respondents in Inheritance Tax proceedings. Such applications cover several areas of the law and we have the advantage of being able to draw on the expertise of our family, private client and civil litigation departments to produce the best possible outcome for you. We have established a Contentious Probate Unit spanning the three relevant departments to maximise our effectiveness in dealing with these matters on your behalf.

Contact a member of the team for further information.