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
Tenancy Deposit Scheme: 23 June 2015 approaching
The Deregulation Act 2015 was passed on 26 March 2015 and brings certainty to the…
August 21, 2025 By Mike Davies
Unusual Probate Claim in High Court case
Davina Haydon of Stephens Scown LLP’s Inheritance and Trust Disputes Team comments on an unusual…
June 30, 2025 By Davina Haydon
‘We Lost Your Inheritance In the Post’: When Trustees Run Out of Excuses
The recent case at Swansea Crown Court which resulted in a criminal conviction for two…
June 25, 2025 By Kensa Jewell
Is Your Farm Vulnerable to Care Home Fees?
Farmers have had a lot to worry about lately. The changes in the inheritance tax…
May 13, 2025 By Tamara Hasson
Mediation: Resistance is futile
Ask anyone who has ever seen their case go to trial and they will tell…
May 7, 2025 By Megan Allen
Unmarried couples and protecting the family farm
Living together without being married or in a civil partnership has become increasingly common. However,…
April 10, 2025 By Eve Hebbron
A change to the Electronic Communications Code – the Telecommunications Infrastucture (Leasehold Property) Bill
What are the existing rights of telecommunications operators under the Electronic Communications Code and what…
February 11, 2025 By Richard Bagwell