Inheritance & Trusts – what is a “Larke v Nugus” request?
There are five grounds for challenging the validity of a Will. But what are the…
March 28, 2024 By James Burrows
Anxious beneficiaries and the secret weapon in their armoury
Best used where there are concerns over a lazy, negligent, recalcitrant or malign personal representative,…
March 28, 2024 By James Burrows
Farming & Divorce – what if the family farm was inherited?
If the family farm was inherited, does this affect the outcome on divorce? In our…
March 28, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
The case of Copley v Winter
Last year’s case of Copley v Winter [2023] EWHC 1712 (Ch) acts as a helpful…
March 20, 2024 By Megan Allen
When is your ex entitled to inherit your estate?
The distress of a family member dying is hard enough, but for some people the…
February 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance & Trusts – what is a caveat?
When investigating whether a Will might be invalid, one party may block the issuing of…
February 29, 2024 By James Burrows
Inheritance Claims After Divorce – what if you cohabit again?
Can you submit inheritance claims after your divorce is finalised? What if you rekindle the…
February 26, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Can spouses and civil partners expect equality under the Inheritance Act?
Since the change in the law permitting opposite-sex couples to enter into civil partnerships in…
February 19, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Property Claims – is a verbal agreement binding?
The short answer is no, verbal agreements in relation to property are not binding. This…
February 9, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Inheritance disputes and divorce settlements – the case of Sismey v Salandron
Are divorce settlements still binding after death? Here is an example case. We all know…
February 5, 2024 By Tyler Richards
Dealing with heat of the moment resignations – how to avoid getting burnt
As a general rule of thumb, an employee who has resigned from their job cannot…
December 30, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance Act 1975 – what is the time limit for bringing a claim?
If you are an eligible claimant under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act…
December 30, 2023 By Davina Haydon