Contesting a letter of wishes – Can a person’s handwritten note of wishes amount to a Will?
If you, like me, used some of the Christmas holiday period to catch up on…
February 29, 2024 By Tamara Hasson
Inheritance disputes and divorce settlements – the case of Sismey v Salandron
Are divorce settlements still binding after death? Here is an example case. We all know…
February 5, 2024 By Tyler Jones
Divorce and Pensions Jargon Buster
The consideration of pensions and their values are a critical element of lots of matrimonial…
November 13, 2023 By Thea Bennun
Can you apply for pension sharing orders if the pension is in payment?
When a couple divorce, the Court has a wide-ranging set of tools at its disposal…
October 17, 2023 By Andrew Barton
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
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
Legal health check for rural businesses
Stephens Scown is here to help farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses identify areas where they…
May 31, 2023 By Brittany Allen
Appointing Executors in your Will – who is most suitable and capable?
People often hugely underestimate the work involved in administering an estate when considering who to…
March 16, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Dealing with overseas pensions on divorce
What happens to overseas pensions when you divorce in England or Wales? Do pension sharing…
March 6, 2023 By Andrew Barton
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 22, 2023 By James Burrows
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
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