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James McKean, Andrew Bishop & Hollie Richardson highlight the morality & dangers of predatory marriage & probate

More people than ever before are leaving money to charity in their will, consumer research by nfpSynergy, shows


E-wills: Roderick Ramage asks whether we can have the future now
The High Court has upheld a widow’s right to bring a claim against her husband’s estate more than 26 years after grant of probate
The wills of Beryl Parsonage illustrate the meaning of want of knowledge and approval, writes Chris Williams
Peter de Vena Franks explains why joining the Will Aid campaign can benefit everyone involved
Constance McDonnell QC examines the year’s most notable 1975 Act decisions
Solicitors have been urged to join the 2019 Will Aid campaign, which takes place across the country throughout the month of November. 
The government has scrapped controversial plans to hike probate fees.
Chris Williams provides an update on the evidence & standard of proof required to gauge mental capacity
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office

NEWS
A deputy costs judge correctly exercised his discretion to allow late service rather than strike out the point of dispute, the Court of Appeal has held
Prince Harry, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and five others have lost their case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and MailOnline, in Various Claimants v Associated Newspapers [2026] EWHC 1637 (KB)
Public confidence in the justice system is being undermined by a lack of accessible, useable data, magistrates have warned
The Sentencing Council has launched draft guidelines for facilitation and endangering another person during a sea crossing to the UK
Government proposals to make independent written legal advice a prerequisite for workplace non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) may prove unworkable, according to a senior employment lawyer
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