We regularly receive requests for advice on how to regain possession of a tied cottage when a statutory tenancy comes to an end, particularly in cases where the history of succession is not easily accessible.

There is nothing unusual about creating a trust within a will. A common example of this is where a person wishes to place monies in trust until a child reaches suitable maturity to receive those funds.

The Law Commission has recommended that in certain circumstances, unmarried couples should have the same inheritance rights as spouses when a partner dies without making a will.

With the current demand for social housing so high and the Universal Credit around the corner, registered providers are increasingly looking to maximise the use of their existing housing stock. This may mean reviewing the classification and occupation of properties and even taking action to recover properties that are under occupied.

Standstill agreements are commonly used in litigation.

In November 2016 Greyfriars Asset Management LLP was hit with a section 166 notice from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (section 166 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, commonly referred to as a Skilled Persons Report).

The rules of intestacy govern what happens to your estate if you die without leaving a valid will.

A grieving mother and father who lost their son to a late miscarriage and were given wrong information on where his ashes were scattered have received compensation.

A leading law firm has assembled a team of top solicitors in a bid to help homeowners, landowners and business owners fight to get the right compensation for their property acquired by HS2 or where it has been adversely affected by HS2 under certain criteria.

It is very common for those making a will to ask a responsible relative or friend to act as the executor of their will when they die. More often than not, people accept the request without really knowing what is involved in administering an estate nor the duties and legal responsibilities (and liabilities) it entails.