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
Can Parents Disinherit Their Children?
Can parents disinherit their children? In this article, we look at UK inheritance laws and…
November 30, 2023 By Eve Hebbron
Common Law Marriage – the difference in rights for married and unmarried couples
Do 'common law marriage' rights exist for unmarried couples? People often ask us about the…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Are Lord Bath’s ‘wifelets’ entitled to inherit from his estate?
Lord Bath’s ‘wifelets’ have received nothing from his £23million estate, the media has reported. But…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Properties next to water – Riparian rights and liabilities
Having access to water can be a very valuable right, whether that is to use…
September 27, 2023 By Richard Bagwell
Contract Termination and Current Economic Climate
There are a number of factors that may influence a business decision to end a…
September 18, 2023 By Catherine Mathews
Inheritance disputes
Last year an inheritance claim brought by Heather Ilott hit the headlines after the Court…
August 31, 2023 By James Burrows
Blended Families – why it’s important to have a Will
Inheritance laws have fallen behind the times and modern, blended families are not yet considered…
June 27, 2023 By Tamara Hasson
What If Trustees Can’t Agree?
The recent well-publicised dispute within the Actor’s Benevolent Fund involving such national treasures as Dame…
June 21, 2023 By Tamara Hasson
What to do if your employee leaves to join a competitor
With job vacancies remaining high, how can businesses prevent an employee from leaving to join…
May 25, 2023 By Laura McFadyen
Bitcoins and Divorce
Bitcoins are celebrating their 10th anniversary, and not withstanding there value can move up and…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown