1975 Act Claims – how to protect your assets from claims by your children
Many people will be familiar with the widely reported case of Ilott v Blue Cross…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
How can I bring an Inheritance Claim if I don’t have a copy of the Will?
It is not uncommon for someone to be disappointed with the provision or lack of…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
1975 Act Claims – can I still inherit when we don’t know who passed away first?
Losing a parent is always going to be an extremely difficult and emotionally traumatic experience.…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Serious incident reporting
As part of the work of the interim safeguarding taskforce, the Charity Commission conducted a…
September 29, 2020 By Laurie Trounce
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for undue influence
There are five grounds on which the validity of a Will can be challenged. This…
September 18, 2020 By James Burrows
Grant of Probate – tax exemptions and allowances
Are you making the most of the tax exemptions and allowances available when applying for…
August 14, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Are your beneficiaries clearly identified in your Will?
It is important that beneficiaries are clearly identified in Wills to avoid any potential disputes.…
August 11, 2020 By Ian Newcombe
Capital Gains Tax – do you need to act before reliefs change?
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) may soon be under review. What does this mean? The Chancellor…
August 11, 2020 By Ian Newcombe
Inheritance – how a solicitor could save you money
Sometimes people are put off by the legal fees when dealing with inheritance, but using…
August 10, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Stephens Scown supports South West NHS staff
In a show of support to the South West’s dedicated frontline NHS workers, Stephens Scown…
August 7, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Delays in Obtaining Public Sector Pension Valuations
In October 2018, the Government announced plans to change the basis for the calculation of…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
Pension sharing and divorce during the Coronavirus pandemic
The current health crisis caused by Coronavirus is having an impact on almost every element…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun