Private Client Issues – October 2024

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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Blake Morgan named Top Family Law Firm for seventh year running

Blake Morgan’s Family team has been named as one of the 2024 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms for the seventh consecutive year. It is a fantastic achievement having been first named in 2018.

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Estate, Probate & Trusts Litigation acclaim for Blake Morgan

Blake Morgan’s Contentious Trusts and Estate team, and Partner Thomas Middlehurst, have received recognition in the 2024 Doyles Guide. Both have been ‘Recommended’ in the London guide.

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Can non-professional executors charge for their work in administering an estate?

We examine whether non-professional executors – whose role can often be challenging and time-consuming – are allowed to reimburse themselves and/or make a charge for their work in administering an estate.

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What is judicial separation and how does it differ from divorce?

Most people will have only heard of a divorce as being a formal way of ending a marriage, however it is also possible to obtain another form of formal marriage separation, called a judicial separation.

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Fraudulent divorce explained

Is it possible to be divorced without knowing? A case has highlighted again that fraudulent divorce is possible, but confirmed that any decrees obtained in this way are capable of being set aside.

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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. You can also receive regular updates by following Blake Morgan on LinkedIn.