Hirachand v Hirachand – funding a claim against an estate and no win no fee agreements
The much-awaited judgment of Hirachand v Hirachand was handed down by the Court of Appeal…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Am I entitled to a share of my step-parent’s estate?
Can stepchildren make a claim against a step-parent's estate? What happens if they're not included…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
How Wills Can Be Revoked
Wills can be revoked in several ways and often this can happen without the deceased’s…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Coronavirus & Wills – recent trends in challenges to Wills and estates
Challenges to Wills and estates are on the increase - do you have a Will…
October 6, 2022 By James Burrows
Fraudulent Calumny in the Spotlight
The High Court has confirmed that the Claimant David Whittle (“the Claimant”) successfully made out…
September 26, 2022 By James Burrows
The importance of working with your debtors
With everyday items costing more and people having less, it is likely that there will…
August 31, 2022 By Luke Richards
Moving in with a partner – 5 questions to ask yourself
Moving in with a partner is an exciting next step in anyone’s life; however, you…
August 24, 2022 By Anna Garde-Evans
A closer look at non-pecuniary loss in construction contract disputes
Building defects can often be the source of a great deal of stress and inconvenience…
August 19, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Electronic signatures accepted by the Land Registry – what does this mean?
The Land Registry has this week confirmed that it will start accepting electronic signatures on…
August 17, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Service of notices or court proceedings on a director
Section 1140 of the Companies Act 2006 stipulates that a director may be served documents…
August 17, 2022 By Richard Slater
Service of a claim form – how can you proceed when the address is unknown?
Service of a claim form against a person or business whose address is unknown continues…
August 4, 2022 By Richard Slater
Deputies – their duties and how to report concerns
The Court of Protection appoints Deputies when someone is assessed as lacking mental capacity to…
July 22, 2022 By Stephens Scown