Charity commission bares its teeth in the face of flagrant mis-management
The Charity Commission has wielded the full force of its enforcement powers removing the Trustees…
October 29, 2020 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…
October 29, 2020 By James Burrows
Early Neutral Evaluation: another tool to encourage settlement
Two cases with important ramifications for parties’ abilities to settle claims under the Inheritance (Provision…
October 29, 2020 By James Burrows
Banfield v Campbell reinforces the importance of Cohabitation Agreements post-Ilott v Blue Cross
Our Inheritance and Trusts Disputes Team explain why it is so important for cohabitees to…
October 29, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Is Amy Winehouse’s Estate going “Back to Blake”?
Just over 8 years since the tragic death of Amy Winehouse on 23 July 2011…
October 29, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Court of Appeal upholds £1 million damages in dispute over inheritance of Somerset farm
The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision which awarded a Somerset woman…
October 29, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance Act Claims and Domicile
It is possible for individuals to make a claim against an estate for reasonable financial…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
1975 Act Claims – avoiding the pitfalls in an adult child claim
If you are looking at making a claim against an estate it is essential for…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
1975 Act Claims – how to protect your assets from claims by your children
Many people will be familiar with the widely reported case of Ilott v Blue Cross…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
How can I bring an Inheritance Claim if I don’t have a copy of the Will?
It is not uncommon for someone to be disappointed with the provision or lack of…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
1975 Act Claims – can I still inherit when we don’t know who passed away first?
Losing a parent is always going to be an extremely difficult and emotionally traumatic experience.…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for undue influence
There are five grounds on which the validity of a Will can be challenged. This…
September 18, 2020 By James Burrows