Predatory Marriage: Protecting Vulnerable Clients, and Hopes for Reform
01 Oct 2021
Location: 12.00pm - 1.00pm UK Time Virtual Event (Zoom) Members: FREE - Book by 01 Oct Non Members: Become a Member above and Register for FREE - Book by 01 Oct
Highlights
A predatory marriage occurs where a vulnerable person is induced to marry by someone seeking to inherit his or her estate or otherwise gain some financial advantage. A marriage by a person lacking capacity is not void from the outset, so can wreak havoc with his or her estate planning.
The injustices created by this gap in the law are increasingly receiving attention from both public and press. Campaigners have brought the issue to Parliament’s attention, and the case for reform is gaining momentum.
Our panel will address:
- the current legal position and its impact on vulnerable clients;
- the steps advisors should take when a vulnerable client is identified as being at risk of a predatory marriage;
- the options available to the families of vulnerable individuals, both before and after a predatory marriage occurs;
- how the Family Division’s inherent jurisdiction to protect vulnerable persons can be of assistance;
- the nature of the reforms proposed by Fabien Hamilton MP in light of his constituent Joan Blass’s case; and
- the need for both reform of the law and for better processes and procedures when registering marriages.
Your Expert Speakers include:
Barrister
Serle Court
Constance specialises in trust and probate disputes. She has appeared in a number of highly publicised cases, both at trial and at appellate level including in the Supreme Court in Hirachand v Hirachand in January 2024. Constance also has an international practice. She won the ‘Barrister of the Year’ award at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards in both 2023 and 2024.
Serle Court
Knowledge Development Lawyer, Private Client
Forsters
Robert is a Knowledge Development Lawyer in the Private Client team focussing on a broad range of practice areas pertaining to UK individuals, including wealth structuring, tax and estate planning, trusts, charities, mental capacity issues and contentious trusts and estates.
Building on his previous practice as a Private Client lawyer in the team, Robert’s role involves keeping lawyers informed about the latest developments in the ever-changing Private Client landscape in England and Wales, providing legal updates, alongside training and seminars covering all relevant topics.
Prior to becoming a Knowledge Development Lawyer in 2019, Robert practiced as a Private Client Lawyer at Forsters, where he qualified in 2010.
Forsters
Senior Associate, Private Client
Forsters
Michael is involved in a wide range of private client work for both UK and international clients. He provides clear and practical legal advice which takes into account the sensitivities surrounding our clients' individual and family circumstances.
Michael is involved in the preparation of wills and provision of related tax planning advice for both UK-domiciled and non-UK domiciled clients (including, in particular, clients with significant US connections). He also works on mental capacity issues, including the preparation and registration of lasting powers of attorney and the registration of existing enduring powers of attorney.
In addition, Michael provides UK tax advice regarding the establishment, administration and winding up of UK and offshore trusts. He also has experience of advising non-UK domiciled clients on the tax consequences of investing in UK residential property.
Michael trained at Forsters.
Forsters
Agenda
Speakers:
Robert Linden Laird Craig - Knowledge Development Lawyer, Private Client - Forsters
Constance McDonnell KC - Barrister - Serle Court
Michael Armstrong - Senior Associate, Private Client - Forsters
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