The new edition of 'Rights of Light' has been re-written and explains law and practice including the impact of the Land Registration Act 2002 and recent case-law, reviews the acquisition and establishment of rights and proceedings for infringement, and comments on measurements and valuation techniques.

'A Practitioner's Guide to Inheritance Act Claims' (previously Inheritance Act Claims) provides a clear, comprehensive, easily accessible and practical guide to the provisions of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 as amended. This book sets out in detail the background to the legislation, pre-conditions and time limits for making a claim, categories of those who are entitled to make a claim, and grounds on which a claim may be made. It looks at the matters to which the court must have regard in deciding a claim and the court's powers to make orders (including the powers of the court in respect of dispositions intended to defeat a claim), the assets out of which financial provision under the Act may be made and the position of personal representatives and trustees. The new edition includes coverage of the important case of Ilott v The Blue Cross and others and looks at the effect of the Supreme Court's first decision under the Act on the meaning of reasonable financial provisions, testamentary freedom, the position of charities as beneficiaries, the factors that are relevant to the exercise of judicial discretion when deciding what if any award should be made for a claimant and issues relating to grounds of appeal. This new edition also deals with changes brought about by the Civil Partnership Act 2004; the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013; the Presumption of Deaths Act 2013; the Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 and the consequential amendments made to the Civil Procedure Rules Part 57 and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008. Other matters covered in the book include: - case law on domicile and proof of foreign marriages; - the extension of the meaning of the child of the family as a consequence of the Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014; - the issue of assumption of responsibility and financial contribution; - forfeiture rule; - mutual wills, proprietary estoppel and constructive trusts, especially in relation to the interests of cohabitants; - property held jointly; - application to set aside orders on the ground of non-disclosure; - procedure for making online applications for a copy of a death certificate and for a standing search; - jurisdiction to make orders against foreign property; - EU succession Regulation 650/2012 in so far as it may be relevant. The Appendices includes a range of sample forms and precedents and the text of the Act and the relevant provisions of the CPR.

Nordic Inheritance Law through the Ages – Spaces of Action and Legal Strategies explores the significance of inheritance law from medieval times to the present through topical and in-depth studies that bring life to historical and contemporary inheritance practices. The contributions cover three themes: status of persons and options in the process of property devolution; wills, gift-giving and legal disputes as means to shape the working of the law; processes of inheritance legislation. The authors focus on instances where legal strategies of various actors particularly reveal inheritance law as a contested and yet constrained space of action, and somewhat surprisingly show similar solutions to family law issues dealt with in other Western European countries. Contributors are: Simone Abram, Gitte Meldgaard Abrahamsen, Per Andersen, Agnes S. Arnórsdóttir, John Asland, Knut Dørum, Thomas Eeg, Ian Peter Grohse, Marianne Holdgaard, Astrid Mellem Johnsen, Már Jónsson, Mia Korpiola, Gabriela Bjarne Larsson, Auður Magnúsdóttir, Bodil Selmer, Helle I. M. Sigh, and Miriam Tveit.

The Second Edition of this book continues to provide an accessible read for lawyers and people interested in the area of elderly law. It reflects the updated law including recent cases. The new edition adds another chapter on Executors and how to effectively remove them together with more detail on the area of Trusts, Probate Fraud and Undue Influence. The book provides a number of practical tips to ensure that people are able to successfully navigate the complex and often demanding legal processes within this growing area of the law. It also covers other key topics including Will Validity, Inheritance Law, Lasting Power of Attorney, Mediation (both law and practice) and Mental Capacity, including the Court of Protection. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Justin Patten is a solicitor and mediator accredited by the Academy of Experts and founded Human Law in 2002. The firm deals a wide range of probate and inheritance issues including executor and trust problems and will validity legal cases. Justin has also worked for Which?, advising its members on elderly client issues. REVIEWS 'The first edition proves to be a 'very handy guide' for the Practitioner who advises the older client. The book covers a broad range of topics well.' - LawSkills (read full review) CONTENTS Chapter One - Will Validity Chapter Two - Inheritance Claims Chapter Three - Executors - Challenging the Executor Chapter Four - Removal of Executors Chapter Five - Trusts Chapter Six - Lasting Powers of Attorney Chapter Seven - Mental Capacity Chapter Eight - LPA, Will and Probate Fraud Chapter Nine - Mediation - Introduction and Law Chapter Ten - Practical Use of Mediation for the Advisor and Client

This popular work has established itself as an essential guide for the practitioner requiring an understanding of the law of restrictive covenants affecting freehold land. In this book a complex topic is made intelligible by easily understood text, complemented by flowcharts and checklists. This enables the adviser to solve problems quickly and accurately. The author brings his extensive experience of cases involving covenants to the work, dealing with points that arise in practice both comprehensively and with authority. The work considers all the key areas of law and practice affecting restrictive covenants. This new edition has been completely revised and updated with more detailed treatment of major issues affecting restrictive covenants. [Subject: Property Law, Freehold Land, Restrictive Covenant]