Trusts and Estates

The recent judgment in Kahrmann v Harrison-Morgan [2019] EWCA Civ 2094, which was decided on appeal and overturned the decision of the trial judge, demonstrates the extent to which the court will intervene (in this case using the doctrine of common..

As a general proposition, trustees must keep the affairs of the trust confidential,1 as well as personal information relating to beneficiaries, as part of the law relating to breach of confidence.2 There also exists a corresponding fiduciary duty..

The Presumption of Death Act 2013 (the 2013 Act) is an important tool which empowers the court to impose legal certainty on inherently uncertain and distressing circumstances for those involved. Although not frequently called upon, the 2013 Act..