A woman's husband died in 1973, before she became resident in the UK. She occupies a UK property with a son and daughter, while a second son lives elsewhere
A client was left a life interest in the property occupied by her and her partner until his death. As the house was located some distance from the rest of her family the property was sold and a replacement purchased
On his death in April 2010, a client’s half share of the matrimonial home passed to a discretionary trust. His widow intends to remarry and advice is given regarding the tax advantages and disadvantages of the trust continuing in existence