When is your ex entitled to inherit your estate?
The distress of a family member dying is hard enough, but for some people the…
February 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance Claims After Divorce – what if you cohabit again?
Can you submit inheritance claims after your divorce is finalised? What if you rekindle the…
February 26, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
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
Disputed wills: is a testator’s fingerprint a valid signature to a will?
James Burrows, a partner in our specialist Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, addresses this question.…
February 1, 2024 By James Burrows
Disputes involving trustees – Captain Tom: A tarnished legacy
In all of the media furore regarding Captain Sir Thomas Moore’s charitable trust and the…
January 31, 2024 By Tamara Hasson
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 Stephens Scown
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
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