Protecting Your Family Business from Divorce
This article covers some key points you should consider for protecting your family business against…
April 28, 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
A wake-up call to farming families
In this article, Phil Gregory, retired partner in our Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, discusses…
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
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 Davina Haydon
The OPG investigating attorneys – what attorneys need to know
There has been a recent spike in the OPG investigating attorneys regarding their conduct. Why…
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
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
Business owners and divorce
Divorces traditionally increase in January and for business owners this stressful experience can be even…
December 10, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson