There has been a flurry of Inheritance Act 1975 cases in the last few weeks, most recently the case of Re H where an adult child claimant was successful despite her being estranged from her father and having had no financial assistance from him for a number of years prior to his death, and he had left his estate to his elderly and disabled spouse.

A recent decision by the First-tier Tribunal has decided that contributions to, and subsequent loans from, a remuneration trust scheme were not ‘earnings’ or disguised remuneration.

I acted for the beneficiary of a trust who was concerned that trust assets to which he was entitled had been maladministered.

Entering into a business partnership is often compared to getting married. There’s optimism, shared ambition, and excitement about the future. But just like in personal relationships, it’s the practical and legal foundations that determine long-term success.

When thinking of starting a new business venture or growing a current retail operation, many people look to the internet as the most effective and cost efficient route to market.

If you have been left out of a will or are a ‘disappointed beneficiary’ in that you have not received what you expected, you may be able to challenge it using a Larke v Nugus request if the will was drafted by a solicitor. It is important to distinguish this type of challenge from making a claim for financial provision under the Inheritance Act which would proceed on the basis that the will is valid.

We review three farming-related proprietary estoppel cases that resulted in trial before a court in 2023 in order for the parties to achieve a resolution - albeit one imposed by the respective judges.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Commercial Newsletter, bringing you essential legal updates and practical insights to help your business thrive in a fast-changing world.

Do you have customers north of the border and if so are any of your contracts subject to Scottish law? If the answer is “yes” to both questions then read on Macduff as there’s one or two risks you might not be aware of.

Friskies Schedules were used by Courts at sentencing hearings for over 15 years in Health and Safety cases. They arose from the case of R v. Friskies Pet Care UK Ltd 2000.