A wake-up call to farming families
In this article, Phil Gregory, retired partner in our Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, discusses…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Will Rising Living Costs Increase Levels of Intestacy, Inheritance Disputes and DIY Wills in England and Wales?
Increased living costs and financial pressures in the UK are affecting how many individuals and…
May 26, 2026 By James Burrows
Divorce and Coronavirus – how to divide a family business during the pandemic
While it is difficult to know how businesses will fare during the current coronavirus pandemic,…
April 27, 2026 By Harriet Wigmore
Crazy little thing called costs
Brian May, lead guitarist of Queen and keen astrophysicist, has recently learned that costs in…
April 27, 2026 By Jeremy Crook
Anxious beneficiaries and the secret weapon in their armoury
Best used where there are concerns over a lazy, negligent, recalcitrant or malign personal representative,…
February 27, 2026 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…
January 27, 2026 By James Burrows
Cobden v Cobden – resolving business partnership disputes
In what is a significant case in the resolution of partner disputes, Stephens Scown’s Dispute…
January 6, 2026 By Helen Prince
Trusted advice: supporting families through life’s key decisions
Planning for the future, resolving family financial matters, or navigating inheritance disputes can be deeply…
January 5, 2026 By Sarah Atkinson
Disputing inheritance: is there a deadline to start a claim?
Estate disputes can arise quickly and often unexpectedly. It is therefore vital to establish early…
December 5, 2025 By Emily Griffiths
A Compelling Case of Fraudulent Calumny
An 86-year-old testator (Will maker), a long-term live-in carer, and a third party persuading the…
November 27, 2025 By James Burrows
Attorneys and Gifting: Can It Be Done?
If you act for someone as either an Attorney or Deputy it is important that…
October 13, 2025 By Megan Allen
Non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) – the options available on separation
A common misconception on the breakdown of your marriage/civil partnership is that you will need…
October 9, 2025 By Racheal Gould