Disputing inheritance: is there a deadline to start a claim?
Estate disputes can arise quickly and often unexpectedly. If you find yourself in such a…
October 21, 2025 By Emily Griffiths
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
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
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
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
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