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
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 Tamara Hasson
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
Intestacy Rules – who inherits when there is no Will?
When a person dies without a Will they die Intestate and the Intestacy Rules determine…
January 30, 2022 By James Burrows
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
Estate Planning – common problems and pitfalls
In order to adequately provide for your loved ones after you are gone, it’s important…
October 29, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
Emergency Responders – what is the scope of the Inheritance Tax Exemption?
Are Emergency Responders eligible for exemption from inheritance tax on their estate if they contract…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Wills for Business Owners – example scenarios
It's important that business owners include their business in their Wills. Why? Your business is…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Wills for Business Owners – business property relief
Business Property Relief (BPR) is a valuable relief from inheritance tax. As part of our…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance, Trusts and the Reservation of Benefit Rules
Putting assets into trusts can be a sensible way to reduce the liability of inheritance…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How can giving gifts reduce your inheritance tax?
How can giving gifts reduce the liability of inheritance tax? In a previous article, we…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown