Family

Articles

27 Mar 2014

Wagstaff and the definition of settled property for CGT purposes

Anything resembling a lease for life must be approached with great caution, especially in the context of family arrangements, say Fiona Graham and William Hadley

20 Mar 2014

Confused messages are to blame for families' lack of legal aid support

Separating couples need to know that legal aid is still available in the form of ADR and mediation, says Simon Dakers

14 Mar 2014

Can we all agree for the sake of the business?

Ther';s a lot of tax relief at stake, so why is the farming community avoiding setting out quality partnership agreements, asks Julie Butler

13 Mar 2014

Filling the generation gap

Whenever it's the right time for UHNWs to pass on wealth, face-to-face communication between family members is key, say Charles Gowlland and Frank Akers-Douglas

10 Mar 2014

Major decision about minors

Because a lot rides on making the right decision, appointing guardians is a common reason why wills are delayed or stall completely, says Fay Copeland

6 Mar 2014

Seeking agreement on prenups

Making zero provision for a party in a pre-nuptial agreement is a dangerous path to tread, says Julia Thackray

4 Mar 2014

Family law reform: divorce and matrimonial planning for litigants in person

Prenups should be binding and individuals unable to a ord lawyers should have access to ready-to-use financial reckoners, says the Law Commission. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

3 Mar 2014

Needs of children more important than nuptial agreements

High Court refuses to leave heiress in 'relative luxury' and husband in 'relative penury'