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
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
Charities win disputed Will case
Three charities have won a long running high profile Supreme Court case about a disputed…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
New survey shows the “common law marriage” myth persists
Today we have another reminder that the myth of “common law marriage” persists, with the…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Professional Deputies can be classed as Key Workers
If you have been appointed as a professional deputy and were concerned about how you…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown