Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for fraud
There are five grounds on which the validity of a Will can be challenged. This…
September 26, 2025 By James Burrows
Living together and Lasting Powers of Attorney: What you need to know
In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of multigenerational households -…
September 15, 2025 By Stephens Scown
What happens if there is a dispute over a person’s ashes?
A death can sometimes bring opposing family views to the fore, particularly when deciding burial,…
September 9, 2025 By Emily Griffiths
Tenancy Deposit Scheme: 23 June 2015 approaching
The Deregulation Act 2015 was passed on 26 March 2015 and brings certainty to the…
August 21, 2025 By Mike Davies
Unusual Probate Claim in High Court case
Davina Haydon of Stephens Scown LLP’s Inheritance and Trust Disputes Team comments on an unusual…
June 30, 2025 By Stephens Scown
‘We Lost Your Inheritance In the Post’: When Trustees Run Out of Excuses
The recent case at Swansea Crown Court which resulted in a criminal conviction for two…
June 25, 2025 By Kensa Jewell
Is Your Farm Vulnerable to Care Home Fees?
Farmers have had a lot to worry about lately. The changes in the inheritance tax…
May 13, 2025 By Tamara Hasson
Mediation: Resistance is futile
Ask anyone who has ever seen their case go to trial and they will tell…
May 7, 2025 By Megan Allen
Unmarried couples and protecting the family farm
Living together without being married or in a civil partnership has become increasingly common. However,…
April 10, 2025 By Stephens Scown
A change to the Electronic Communications Code – the Telecommunications Infrastucture (Leasehold Property) Bill
What are the existing rights of telecommunications operators under the Electronic Communications Code and what…
February 11, 2025 By Richard Bagwell
What rights do I have to stay in my partner’s property if they die?
It is a principle of the law in England and Wales that a person can…
February 4, 2025 By Emily Griffiths
Joint ventures
A joint venture doesn't have a strict legal definition, but cases heard in the courts…
January 13, 2025 By Helen Prince