Anxious beneficiaries and the secret weapon in their armoury
Best used where there are concerns over a lazy, negligent, recalcitrant or malign personal representative,…
February 27, 2026 By James Burrows
Divorce and Coronavirus – how to divide a family business during the pandemic
While it is difficult to know how businesses will fare during the current coronavirus pandemic,…
February 27, 2026 By Harriet Wigmore
Leading expert in inheritance disputes gains specialist accreditation
The UK’s leading body for lawyers specialising in disputed estates and trusts has recognised a…
January 27, 2026 By James Burrows
Cobden v Cobden – resolving business partnership disputes
In what is a significant case in the resolution of partner disputes, Stephens Scown’s Dispute…
January 6, 2026 By Helen Prince
Trusted advice: supporting families through life’s key decisions
Planning for the future, resolving family financial matters, or navigating inheritance disputes can be deeply…
January 5, 2026 By Sarah Atkinson
Disputing inheritance: is there a deadline to start a claim?
Estate disputes can arise quickly and often unexpectedly. It is therefore vital to establish early…
December 5, 2025 By Emily Griffiths
A Compelling Case of Fraudulent Calumny
An 86-year-old testator (Will maker), a long-term live-in carer, and a third party persuading the…
November 27, 2025 By James Burrows
Attorneys and Gifting: Can It Be Done?
If you act for someone as either an Attorney or Deputy it is important that…
October 13, 2025 By Megan Allen
Non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) – the options available on separation
A common misconception on the breakdown of your marriage/civil partnership is that you will need…
October 9, 2025 By Racheal Gould
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for fraud
There are five grounds on which the validity of a Will can be challenged. This…
September 26, 2025 By James Burrows
Living together and Lasting Powers of Attorney: What you need to know
In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of multigenerational households -…
September 15, 2025 By Eve Hebbron
What happens if there is a dispute over a person’s ashes?
A death can sometimes bring opposing family views to the fore, particularly when deciding burial,…
September 9, 2025 By Emily Griffiths