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04

Jan

2024

High Court Shows Compassion in Inheritance 'Mercy Killing' Case

Mitra Mann's picture

Written by Mitra Mann

Where one person unlawfully kills another, the killer usually forfeits their right to inherit any part of the deceased’s property or estate. This “forfeiture rule” is clearly set out in section 1 of the Forfeiture Act 1982. However, as a High Court...

11

Mar

2022

Wife Sees Off Bankruptcy Trustees' Attempt to Sell Off Her Home

Hayley Caprani-Warner's picture

Written by Hayley Caprani-...

When people dispose of assets shortly before having themselves declared bankrupt, it is inevitable that eyebrows will often be raised. However, as a judge's ruling showed, it is one thing to allege an improper motive and quite another to prove it....

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