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
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
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
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 Eve Hebbron
‘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