A wake-up call to farming families
In this article, Phil Gregory, retired partner in our Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, discusses…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Will Rising Living Costs Increase Levels of Intestacy, Inheritance Disputes and DIY Wills in England and Wales?
Increased living costs and financial pressures in the UK are affecting how many individuals and…
May 26, 2026 By James Burrows
Wills for Business Owners – example scenarios
It's important that business owners include their business in their Wills. Why? Your business is…
April 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
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