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
Tenancy Deposit Scheme: 23 June 2015 approaching
The Deregulation Act 2015 was passed on 26 March 2015 and brings certainty to the…
April 25, 2025 By Mike Davies
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
What rights do I have to stay in my partner’s property if they die?
It is a principle of the law in England and Wales that a person can…
February 4, 2025 By Emily Griffiths
Joint ventures
A joint venture doesn't have a strict legal definition, but cases heard in the courts…
January 13, 2025 By Helen Prince
New Year, New Resolutions: Protecting your wealth as an unmarried couple
As we step into the new year, many of us are making resolutions to improve…
January 2, 2025 By Anna Garde-Evans
Season of Change: What unmarried couples need to know about separation and legal rights
As we enter the festive season, a time traditionally associated with family and togetherness, it’s…
December 23, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Hirachand: A Success (Fee) Story
Today is the day all contentious probate practitioners have been waiting for – Supreme Court’s…
December 18, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans