Opinions

Testamentary capacity: Satisfying banks v Goodfellow

Simon v Byford demonstrates that the courts will not set aside lightly a will because the testator has failing cognitive faculties. Harriet Atkinson and Zahra Kanani analyse the case.

First published in Trusts and Estates Law & Tax Journal, October 2013.

Christie's Bulletin for Professional Advisors

Harriet Atkinson discusses Family Constitutions.

Tax: Preservation for the public

Harriet Atkinson examines HMRC's new guide to capital taxation and the national heritage.

First published in Trusts and Estates Law & Tax Journal, October 2012.