Updating your Will
At Stephens Scown, we recommend making a resolution this year to write a Will or…
January 3, 2024 By Ian Newcombe
What is a Testamentary Guardian?
A testamentary guardian is a person that you may appoint in your will to look…
December 30, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Can Parents Disinherit Their Children?
Can parents disinherit their children? In this article, we look at UK inheritance laws and…
November 30, 2023 By Eve Hebbron
Stephens Scown celebrates top ranking in independent legal guide
We are thrilled to say that Stephens Scown has once again been highlighted as a…
October 4, 2023 By Stephens Scown
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
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…
September 27, 2023 By Tyler Richards
Sign o’ the Times
It was very sad to hear the news that rock legend Prince recently passed away…
August 31, 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
Succession planning
Succession planning is undoubtedly one of the biggest areas of concern that businesses in the…
May 31, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Court of Protection – Factors that the Court considers in deputyship applications
A recent case provides a useful summary of the different factors that the Court will…
May 31, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Rural specialist solicitor, Tom Biddick joins Stephens Scown
With strong connections to the South West’s farming community, Tom Biddick has just been announced…
May 10, 2023 By Stephens Scown
The digital world – life after death
The use of the internet and the huge technological changes that we have seen over…
April 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown