Will your children really inherit your Estate? Child’s inheritance deferred for parent’s unmarried partner’s benefit.
The High Court has awarded an elderly gentleman a life interest in his late wife’s…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Bank of mum and dad – are you helping your children purchase property?
Parents are increasingly helping their children to purchase their first property, particularly given the less…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
What is a Separation Agreement?
A Separation Agreement is a legally drafted document which confirms the terms on which you…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Which Court deals with unmarried separations?
Are unmarried separations dealt with in the Civil Court or the Family Court? This is…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
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…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Can an ex-partner claim a share of my Estate for financial provision if I die?
Headlines are reporting that George Michael’s ex-partner Kenny Goss has successfully claimed financial provision from…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Emergency Responders – what is the scope of the Inheritance Tax Exemption?
Are Emergency Responders eligible for exemption from inheritance tax on their estate if they contract…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Wills for Business Owners – example scenarios
It's important that business owners include their business in their Wills. Why? Your business is…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Where there’s a Will – is there still a way?
A landmark Court of Appeal decision has implications if you are looking to make a…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Will your park end up in the right hands?
Many owners may wish to pass their park to a certain individual upon their death.…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
It’s not wrong to contest a Will
There can be many valid reasons to contest a Will – especially if you believe…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Landmark decision: unmarried couples and pensions
The Supreme Court decision on unmarried couples and pensions is a step towards making the…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown