Private Client Issues – October 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.

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Can the right to pursue a court case be transferred from a person after death?

The High Court has ruled that a right to pursue a court case can transfer from a person after their death to the executor of their estate, allowing the executor to bring a claim on behalf of the deceased person.

Read more on cause of action

Financial help for grandparents in mediation

Following a breakdown in a relationship, both parents and grandparents can apply for a £500 voucher from the Ministry of Justice towards their legal fees for mediation.

Read more on financial help for grandparents

Summarising the tax changes in the ‘mini-budget’

Our tax specialists summarise the changes in the mini-budget on 23 September, the first statement of fiscal policy since Liz Truss was appointed Prime Minister. What do the tax changes mean for you and your business?

Read more on the tax cuts

What can employers do to help in the cost of living crisis?

Our experts take a look at some of the measures business owners can take to help alleviate the pain of the cost of living crisis.

Read more on what employers can do 

The benefits of appointing a children’s guardian

The Court may consider ‘joining’ a child to the proceedings and appointing a guardian to put forward their wishes and feelings. This can be a helpful tool when the Court is concerned that the child’s point of view is being lost in the proceedings.

Read more on children’s guardians

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.