Does an Inheritance Act claim survive my death?
You have spent considerable time, money and effort building a case against your loved one’s…
March 14, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance Disputes – will your estate pass to your intended beneficiaries?
Inheritance disputes are on the rise. Why is this happening and what can you do…
March 1, 2022 By James Burrows
Resolving Disputes – the cost of rejecting offers
To encourage the resolution of disputes, there are rules about the costs of litigation. The…
February 24, 2022 By Jeremy Crook
Inheritance Law For More Complex Families
Inheritance law hasn’t always recognised complex families, but in 2014, a key change was made…
February 23, 2022 By Eve Hebbron
The perils of DIY Wills
The number of people preparing DIY Wills is on the increase. However, James Burrows a…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
Inheritance Dispute over a £31m Diamond
Christie’s Auctioneers are in the process of being sued by Mr Amedeo Angiolillo for selling…
February 23, 2022 By Stephens Scown
A wake-up call to farming families
In this article, Phil Gregory, retired partner in our Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, discusses…
February 23, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for lack of proper formality
There are five grounds on which you can dispute the validity of a Will. These…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
Farming Disputes – how to avoid inheritance disputes
What are the most common situations that can give rise to farming disputes over inheritance,…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
The reach of constructive trusts
Constructive trusts tend to be associated with disputes over the ownership of property. Frequently arising…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
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…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
1975 Act Claims – tactics and ‘Part 36’ offers
When making a claim against an Estate using the 1975 Act there are various tactics…
February 23, 2022 By Stephens Scown