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
Inheritance 1975 Act – extending the time limit for bringing a claim
In what cases could the time limit be extended for bringing a claim under the…
September 2, 2021 By Anna Garde-Evans
Options for the Family Business upon Divorce
The breakdown of a marriage is always difficult but it can be particularly difficult if…
July 29, 2021 By Harriet Wigmore
Estate Beneficiaries – providing an inventory and account
Can someone who has no interest in an Estate (other than through another Estate) still…
July 29, 2021 By James Burrows
Divorce and Pensions – Armed Forces Pension Scheme
Do you or your partner hold an Armed Forces Pension Scheme? If you’re getting divorced…
June 29, 2021 By Thea Bennun
Helpful hints and tips when leaving your property in an emergency
Leaving your property in an emergency is never an easy thing to do, especially if…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
4 Tips for using CCTV under the GDPR
There is 1 Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera for every 14 people within London according to…
May 27, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Housing Update – possession proceedings
As if anyone needs reminding, we are now one year into the “new normal” and…
March 18, 2021 By Helen Thomas
Finding Alice, Episode 1 – intestacy and unmarried couples
The first episode of ITV's Finding Alice raises an important discussion around intestacy, highlighting the need…
February 26, 2021 By Megan Julier
Trusts – why they’re not just for the wealthy
Many people are wary of trusts. Either they've heard horror stories around the use of…
January 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown