Can Parents Disinherit Their Children?
Can parents disinherit their children? In this article, we look at UK inheritance laws and…
November 30, 2023 By Eve Hebbron
Buying A House With Your Parents – key considerations
In the last 12 months, we have seen a sharp increase in adult children buying…
October 20, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Property Claims – is a verbal agreement binding?
The short answer is no, verbal agreements in relation to property are not binding. This…
October 20, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Common Law Marriage – the difference in rights for married and unmarried couples
Do 'common law marriage' rights exist for unmarried couples? People often ask us about the…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Are Lord Bath’s ‘wifelets’ entitled to inherit from his estate?
Lord Bath’s ‘wifelets’ have received nothing from his £23million estate, the media has reported. But…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Alternative Dispute Resolution – what is Early Neutral Evaluation?
This is the sixth article in our Coronavirus and ADR Series, in which we will…
September 27, 2023 By Catherine Mathews
Properties next to water – Riparian rights and liabilities
Having access to water can be a very valuable right, whether that is to use…
September 27, 2023 By Richard Bagwell
What rights do I have to stay in my partner’s property if they die?
If your partner passes away but you're not married, what rights do you have to…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Contract Termination and Current Economic Climate
There are a number of factors that may influence a business decision to end a…
September 18, 2023 By Catherine Mathews
Inheritance disputes
Last year an inheritance claim brought by Heather Ilott hit the headlines after the Court…
August 31, 2023 By James Burrows
Blended Families – why it’s important to have a Will
Inheritance laws have fallen behind the times and modern, blended families are not yet considered…
June 27, 2023 By Tamara Hasson
What If Trustees Can’t Agree?
The recent well-publicised dispute within the Actor’s Benevolent Fund involving such national treasures as Dame…
June 21, 2023 By Tamara Hasson