Tax Planning for Families – the benefits of pre and post-nuptial agreements
With the ever-looming possibility of increased Capital Taxes, many families are currently considering tax planning,…
July 1, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
How Wills Can Be Revoked
Wills can be revoked in several ways and often this can happen without the deceased’s…
June 30, 2022 By Hannah McElroy
Divorce – is it still binding after death?
Are divorce settlements still binding after death? Here is an example case. We all know…
June 30, 2022 By Hannah McElroy
Pensions on Divorce – how to deal with it fairly
Deciding how to deal with pensions on divorce – both your own and your spouse’s…
March 25, 2022 By John Ebenezer
How do minor children make Inheritance Claims?
Whilst the procedure for minor children pursuing all types of claims is the same throughout…
March 14, 2022 By Stephens Scown
The Bank of Mum and Dad – what happens to gifted money on divorce?
These days, it's common for couples to receive financial assistance from ‘the Bank of Mum…
March 2, 2022 By Rebecca Harmer
Dealing with Overseas Pensions on Divorce
What happens to overseas pensions when you divorce in England or Wales? Do pension sharing…
February 28, 2022 By Andrew Barton
The perils of DIY Wills
The number of people preparing DIY Wills is on the increase. However, James Burrows a…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
Inheritance Dispute over a £31m Diamond
Christie’s Auctioneers are in the process of being sued by Mr Amedeo Angiolillo for selling…
February 23, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance – how to challenge the division of an estate
Many people believe that it is impossible to dispute the division of an estate, irrespective…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
1975 Act Claims – tactics and ‘Part 36’ offers
When making a claim against an Estate using the 1975 Act there are various tactics…
February 23, 2022 By Stephens Scown
1975 Act Claims – can I use a DNA Test to claim against an Estate?
Losing a loved one is difficult enough without your connection to them being called into…
February 23, 2022 By Stephens Scown