If your partner passes away but you're not married, what rights do you have to stay in their property? You might be surprised to learn that you have no automatic…
If your partner passes away but you're not married, what rights do you have to…
Lord Bath’s ‘wifelets’ have received nothing from his £23million estate, the media has reported. But are they eligible to claim? The 7th Marquess of Bath (known as Lord Bath) was…
Lord Bath’s ‘wifelets’ have received nothing from his £23million estate, the media has reported. But…
Headlines are reporting that George Michael’s ex-partner Kenny Goss has successfully claimed financial provision from the pop icon’s £98million Estate. Can an ex claim for financial provision on death? In…
Headlines are reporting that George Michael’s ex-partner Kenny Goss has successfully claimed financial provision from…
For a Will to be valid it must comply with various requirements as well as record the intentions of the will-maker (the Testator). The requirements to make a valid Will…
For a Will to be valid it must comply with various requirements as well as…
There are a number of inheritance claims that can be made against an estate if a Will is valid, or if there is no Will at all. Many people believe…
There are a number of inheritance claims that can be made against an estate if…
When a person dies without a Will they die Intestate and the Intestacy Rules determine who should benefit from their estate. Even if a Will was made, an estate can…
When a person dies without a Will they die Intestate and the Intestacy Rules determine…
It is not uncommon for someone to be disappointed with the provision or lack of provision they are to receive from an Estate. Where you are in this position legal…
It is not uncommon for someone to be disappointed with the provision or lack of…
Stephens Scown’s specialist Inheritance and Trust Disputes team are increasingly finding that clients are being referred to them by local accountants and financial advisors, who are undertaking annual reviews and…
Stephens Scown’s specialist Inheritance and Trust Disputes team are increasingly finding that clients are being…
It sometimes becomes necessary for infant children to pursue a claim against the Estate of their deceased parent. These claims are usually brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family &…
It sometimes becomes necessary for infant children to pursue a claim against the Estate of…
Just over 8 years since the tragic death of Amy Winehouse on 23 July 2011 her Estate is back in the news as a result of her ex-husband Blake Civil-Fielder…
Just over 8 years since the tragic death of Amy Winehouse on 23 July 2011…
Our Inheritance and Trusts Disputes Team explain why it is so important for cohabitees to seek specialist legal advice when they begin to cohabit to ensure that their position is…
Our Inheritance and Trusts Disputes Team explain why it is so important for cohabitees to…
Stephens Scown’s specialist Inheritance & Trust Disputes Team summarise the main claims you can pursue against an Estate in this second of two instalments below. For our First Instalment -…
Stephens Scown’s specialist Inheritance & Trust Disputes Team summarise the main claims you can pursue…