Inheritance & Trusts – on what grounds can you challenge the validity of a Will?
Many people believe once you have made a Will, that is it and you cannot…
April 13, 2021 By James Burrows
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…
March 22, 2021 By Holly Bryan
Inheritance & Trusts – what is a “Larke v Nugus” request?
There are five grounds for challenging the validity of a Will. But what are the…
March 11, 2021 By James Burrows
Finding Alice, Episode 1 – intestacy and unmarried couples
The first episode of ITV's Finding Alice raises an important discussion around intestacy, highlighting the need…
February 26, 2021 By Megan Spalding
Court of Appeal judgment highlights importance of Executor compliance
Individuals are often appointed as an executor or trustee under a Will, without sufficient knowledge…
February 17, 2021 By Charisse Crawford
Trusts – why they’re not just for the wealthy
Many people are wary of trusts. Either they've heard horror stories around the use of…
January 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance & Trusts – what is a caveat?
When investigating whether a Will might be invalid, one party may block the issuing of…
January 29, 2021 By James Burrows
How do the Courts treat inherited assets on divorce?
An issue that often arises in the resolution of financial matters on divorce is how…
January 20, 2021 By Sarah Walls
Woman wins fight for slice of her ex partner’s property empire. How and why?
Last week the media reported that a mother of two has successfully claimed a share…
January 19, 2021 By Holly Bryan
How to change a Will – what you need to know
For a Will to be valid it must comply with various requirements as well as…
December 7, 2020 By James Burrows
Inheritance Claims After Divorce – what if you cohabit again?
Can you submit inheritance claims after your divorce is finalised? What if you rekindle the…
November 23, 2020 By Holly Bryan
Cohabitees – what inheritance rights do unmarried couples have?
Unmarried couples who live together, otherwise known as cohabitees, may be surprised to learn that…
November 20, 2020 By Holly Bryan