Wills – why you should review them regularly
It’s important to update Wills regularly, as a lot can change in just a few…
February 22, 2022 By Ian Newcombe
Court of Appeal judgment highlights importance of Executor compliance
Individuals are often appointed as an executor or trustee under a Will, without sufficient knowledge…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for want of knowledge and approval
There are five grounds on which the validity of a Will can be challenged. This…
January 30, 2022 By James Burrows
Cohabitees – what inheritance rights do unmarried couples have?
Unmarried couples who live together, otherwise known as cohabitees, may be surprised to learn that…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
1975 Act Claims – who pays the costs?
Most people are often put off investigating and bringing a claim against an estate because…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
1975 Act Claims – who is eligible to make a “child of the family” claim?
It can sometimes take a long time for the complexity of modern family relationships to…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Lord Templeman’s Will – what happened?
The High Court trial of 2020 about the late Lord Templeman’s Will sparked considerable interest,…
January 30, 2022 By Tamara Hasson
Three Inheritance Claims That Can Be Made Even If A Will Is Valid
There are a number of inheritance claims that can be made against an estate if…
January 27, 2022 By James Burrows
Divorce in Later Life – advice on Trusts for the over-60s
How are Trusts viewed by a divorce court and what relevance do they have for…
January 20, 2022 By Harriet Wigmore
The Puppet Master & Financial Abuse – a legal perspective
In light of the new documentary being launched on Netflix this evening, we look at…
January 20, 2022 By Tamara Hasson
No Fault Divorce – waiting for April may risk a large CGT bill
While you may be tempted to wait for no fault divorce to start in April,…
January 7, 2022 By Andrew Barton
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 – what you need to know
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 come into force on 4 January 2022. What…
December 31, 2021 By Catherine Carlton