Private Client Issues – November 2022

Welcome to this month’s edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan’s monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. It features insight and advice on developments affecting private individuals.

Our teams work both from our offices and remotely and are happy to meet with you virtually, or in person where this is preferred. We have found that many clients prefer the convenience of a video meeting, whilst other prefer face to face, particularly for the first meeting.

We have recently seen more enquiries in the area of disputes around probate matters. For this reason we are republishing two of our most popular blogs on the subject. Our new Partner, Tom Middlehurst is on hand to deal with any enquiries.

Are parents confused about the role of Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs)?

The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane seemed to think so, when speaking to mediators at the Family Mediation Association Conference. We look at what was said regarding Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings.

Read more about MIAMs here.

The benefits of job sharing

Many of us have reassessed what is important in a work/life balance since the pandemic. We take a more detailed look at the benefits of job sharing as well as the disadvantages.

Read more about job sharing here.

Issues for adult children making Inheritance Act claims

The case of Miles v Shearer shows the difficulties that adult children may face when making an Inheritance Act claim, even where the estate is substantial.

Read more about the judgment here.

Inheritance Act claims by estranged children

Can lack of contact sever a parent’s obligation to maintain their children from their estate? We look at Inheritance Act claims by estranged children.

Read more on claims by estranged children.

Blake Morgan named top Family Law firm

Blake Morgan has been named as one of the 2022 eprivateclient ‘Top Family Law Firms’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Read more about the accolade here.

Top Private Client ranking for Blake Morgan

Blake Morgan’s impressive run of being named as an eprivateclient ‘Top Private Client Law Firm’ has continued.

Read more on the ranking here.

If you are impacted by any of the above topics or you would like further information on how we can help you, please contact your usual Blake Morgan adviser.