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"Dishonesty at its highest level and gravity" – when solicitors commit offences against client estates
This blog post will consider a number of recent cases in England where solicitors have been convicted of offences or struck off the register for …
English Court resolves dispute between parties as to who should hold the power to appoint trustees following settlor's death
The English High Court has recently approved an application to change the provision of a trust deed relating to the appointment of new trustees.[1] The …
Widow removed as administratrix after persistent breaches in administering the estate
The Hong Kong Court has recently ordered the removal of an administratrix, who was the widow of the deceased, after finding she had misappropriated and …
Wills interpreted according to their ordinary and natural meaning despite this not reflecting testators' intention
The English High Court has recently held that, in a case concerning construction of Wills, the ordinary and natural meaning of survivorship clauses …
UK: Deceased's "husband" and daughter both unable to obtain letters of administration
The English High Court has recently refused to grant letters of administration to a deceased's daughter (the "Claimant") despite her having the highest …
Hong Kong Court of Appeal affirms law on express, constructive and resulting trust
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal ("CA") in Ip Fung Kuen v Sam Kee Frozen Meat Co Ltd and others (CACV 107/2016) recently affirmed the well-established …
UK: Judge sentenced to six months' jail by Nottingham Crown Court for forgery of a will and fraud
A former solicitor and disability claims tribunal judge, and her husband, forged a will and letter to obtain two adjacent cottages in order to create …
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