In what cases could the time limit be extended for bringing a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975? In the second of two articles, Davina…
In what cases could the time limit be extended for bringing a claim under the…
If you are looking at making a claim against an estate it is essential for you to obtain specialist legal advice as soon as possible. The recent case of Wellesley…
If you are looking at making a claim against an estate it is essential for…
Many people will be familiar with the widely reported case of Ilott v Blue Cross (2017) (you can read more about it here for a refresher). In that case, the…
Many people will be familiar with the widely reported case of Ilott v Blue Cross…
Losing a loved one is difficult enough without your connection to them being called into question. Unfortunately it is sometimes necessary for a DNA test to be conducted before a…
Losing a loved one is difficult enough without your connection to them being called into…
When making a claim against an Estate using the 1975 Act there are various tactics that can be employed to protect a claimant’s costs position. Our article on the Inheritance…
When making a claim against an Estate using the 1975 Act there are various tactics…
Most people are often put off investigating and bringing a claim against an estate because they are fearful of the costs that will be incurred. So it is no surprise…
Most people are often put off investigating and bringing a claim against an estate because…
It can sometimes take a long time for the complexity of modern family relationships to be reflected fairly in the law, however one area where the law has been quicker…
It can sometimes take a long time for the complexity of modern family relationships to…
Losing a parent is always going to be an extremely difficult and emotionally traumatic experience. It can be made even more confusing when a parent and step-parent pass away at…
Losing a parent is always going to be an extremely difficult and emotionally traumatic experience.…
It is possible for disappointed beneficiaries of an Estate to make a claim for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”)…
It is possible for disappointed beneficiaries of an Estate to make a claim for reasonable…
Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 certain categories of individuals can bring a claim against the deceased’s estate if reasonable financial provision has not been made. …
Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 certain categories of individuals can…
If you are an eligible claimant under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, it is essential you are aware of the time limit within which to bring…
If you are an eligible claimant under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act…
Davina Haydon looks at spouse and civil partner claims under the 1975 Inheritance Act, beginning with a quote from one of the leading cases. “A deceased spouse who leaves a…
Davina Haydon looks at spouse and civil partner claims under the 1975 Inheritance Act, beginning…