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 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
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
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
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