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
Am I entitled to a share of my step-parent’s estate?
Can stepchildren make a claim against a step-parent's estate? What happens if they're not included…
June 30, 2022 By Hannah McElroy
Power of Attorney: Attorney receives suspended custodial sentence
A daughter who stole her father's life savings after she was given a Power…
March 25, 2022 By Stephens Scown
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
Inheritance Law For More Complex Families
Inheritance law hasn’t always recognised complex families, but in 2014, a key change was made…
February 23, 2022 By Eve Hebbron
Can Parents Disinherit Their Children?
Can parents disinherit their children? In this article, we look at UK inheritance laws and…
February 23, 2022 By Eve Hebbron
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
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
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for lack of proper formality
There are five grounds on which you can dispute the validity of a Will. These…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
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