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James Wright

@jameswright770

Solicitor, Will Trust and Estate Disputes at @irwinmitchell | @Personal_Legal | #willdisputes #contentiousprobate

 Sheffield, England
Joined September 2016
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We've expanded our #PrivateClient teams at both Gatwick and Chichester with several new senior hires, you can read more about our exciting plans for the South region here: irwinmitchell.com/news-and-i…
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We are delighted to welcome leading private client expert Siri Siriwardene to @irwinmitchell where he will drive growth in the private client, family law and financial planning space. Read more about his appointment here: bit.ly/39qbFFK
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Did you hear that #Wills can be witnessed remotely until 2024? Our experts are quoted by @IntAdviser with their thoughts on the extension and how the process still presents risks - read more below. #Disputes bit.ly/32e6wNV
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We’re delighted to welcome Kamal Majevadia who joins our #Will, #Trust and #Estate Disputes team in #Birmingham. Read more on what Kamal’s experience and skills means for the department and our clients. bit.ly/3thwefB
Kamal Majevadia and the team in Birmingham.

ALT Kamal Majevadia and the team in Birmingham.

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Francis Ng@FrancisYSNg15 Oct 2021
By way of update, the Court of Appeal has now handed down its judgment in Hirachand v Hirachand [2021] EWCA Civ 1498, dismissing the appeal from re H.
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An interesting decision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 from the High Court in re H [2020] EWHC 1134 (Fam). The claimant was awarded her success fees under a CFA, Cohen J distinguishing re Clarke [2019] EWHC 1193 (Ch). bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam…
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We took an inclusive approach to producing our new campaign, bringing together a crew of people who are often overlooked: those with disabilities, both hidden and visible. We’ve launched this behind the scenes film during #NationalInclusionWeek2021. bit.ly/3CO9zZF
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Our clients are at the heart of everything we do – that’s why we made them the stars of our brand new campaign. Watch our advert to find out more about the emotions they’ve gone through and the human touch that mattered to them: bit.ly/2X4fmeB #ExpertHandHumanTouch
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Today we're welcoming a new addition to our fast-growing #Leeds Tax, Trusts and Estates team: partner Tom Wainman, an expert in #InheritanceTax and estate planning, brings the team's headcount to 10. Read more: bit.ly/3CA7O2P
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A High Court judge has expressed concern over the initial decision where Jean Clitheroe's two wills were overturned. We're working with @39EssexChambers and @5sblaw to support @nicmariebushby's client John through alternative dispute resolution: bit.ly/3elMHXW
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Land Law@propertylaw19259 Mar 2021
The Supreme C has granted permission to appeal in Guest v Guest [2020] EWCA Civ 387. Issue = how to determine a remedy in proprietary estoppel. Guest was mainly expectation based, Davies was not. Both farms. Both CApp. #landlaw #estoppel
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Exclusive. Exceptional. Elite. The latest rankings for the brightest and best private client specialists have arrived, and partner Claire-Marie Cornford has made the cut once again. bit.ly/2YHgmCz
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A high-profile case where four children have lost out on their father's inheritance goes to show how difficult family structures can be when it comes to Wills - but what sort of advice should you be looking for? @jodiebuck explains all below. #WillDisputes bit.ly/3qka1JE
Mirror, mirror on the will: children cut out of inheritance by step-mother

Mirror, mirror on the will: children cut out of inheritance by step-mother

A story in the latest Sunday Times highlights the difficult and sad cases that we encounter on a daily basis in the Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team.

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More celebrations are in order for our Tax, Trusts and Estates expert Kate Caldwell, who's been nominated for Associate Lawyer of the Year at the @Citywealth 2020 Future Leaders Awards. Well done Kate! bit.ly/2OuheZ4
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Last month, the High Court ruled Jean Clitheroe died intestate despite her taking great care to have two Wills drawn up. Now, her son John needs your help to make sure his mother's wishes can be carried out, and testamentary freedom is preserved. bit.ly/2BCIjU7
Help me get to the Appeal Court and protect testamentary freedom

Help me get to the Appeal Court and protect testamentary freedom

I seek to appeal and overturn the decision in Clitheroe v Bond to get my mother's two Wills, which I believe were wrongly declared invalid by the High Court, reinstated.

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Planning on moving home? The reported new stamp duty limit would mean the majority of residential property purchases became 'tax free' - providing a major boost to the housing market #Conveyancing #Economy bit.ly/38xOmVP
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🐘🐢 SAVE OUR ZOO 🦁🐧 The last 24 hours have been INCREDIBLE. Your support has given us a MASSIVE boost during what is, without doubt, the biggest crisis this great charity has ever faced. We must continue our fight to SAVE OUR ZOO and all the vital conservation work we do💔
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Financial abuse can happen to anyone, as mental capacity expert @nicmariebushby sees every day. She'll be talking through real-life scenarios, top tips and best practice on @Clique100club's Online Business Breakfast webinar tomorrow - sign up here: bit.ly/2MpZJFg
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For our #CareCrisis report launch today, our panel of experts are taking a deep dive into potential solutions as we inch closer to the elderly care sector’s 2029 tipping point. @KellyGreig1 has kicked off the event with a passionate speech on why change is needed, and soon.
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One of our lawyers was approached by the script writers at Coronation Street to advise on a current high profile storyline. Find out more here - bit.ly/2I4iahj
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#Millennials are thinking more about saving for elderly care than #BabyBoomers, but there remains a big knowledge gap across all age groups #LaterLife. Read the results of our latest survey bit.ly/2DcgiAn

Are you prepared for later life?

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