August 2022

Your Will Can’t Wait: The Tragic Case of a Mother Who Took Too Long
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Your Will Can’t Wait: The Tragic Case of a Mother Who Took Too Long

“We are such stuff / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a sleep.” (Shakespeare) We aren’t comfortable thinking about our mortality, but death comes to…

Owning Property Jointly – The Rewards, The Risks, and The Remedy
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Owning Property Jointly – The Rewards, The Risks, and The Remedy

“Co-ownership is the mother of disputes” (old Roman law maxim) There can be big advantages to buying property jointly but be aware of the risks and take steps to lessen them before you put…

Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It’s Off to Court We Go – But What are the Costs of Suing?
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Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It’s Off to Court We Go – But What are the Costs of Suing?

“Agree, for the law is costly” (Marcus Tullius Cicero) As Roman lawyer and statesman Cicero pointed out two millennia ago, litigation comes at a cost. So first prize will always be to…

It’s Not Simple to Sell a House in Execution (Even if a Trust Owns It)
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It’s Not Simple to Sell a House in Execution (Even if a Trust Owns It)

“A court shall not authorise execution against immovable property which is the primary residence of a judgment debtor unless the court having considered all relevant factors, considers that execution against such property…

Website of the Month: Seven Steps to Becoming a Successful Landlord
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Website of the Month: Seven Steps to Becoming a Successful Landlord

“Landlords grow rich in their sleep” (John Stuart Mill) Earning passive income as a landlord is an attractive proposition which can generate substantial wealth, but before you rush into anything be sure…