1975 Act Claims – who pays the costs?
Most people are often put off investigating and bringing a claim against an estate because…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
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 Davina Haydon
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
The Puppet Master & Financial Abuse – a legal perspective
In light of the new documentary being launched on Netflix this evening, we look at…
January 20, 2022 By Tamara Hasson
Will your children really inherit your Estate? Child’s inheritance deferred for parent’s unmarried partner’s benefit.
The High Court has awarded an elderly gentleman a life interest in his late wife’s…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Bank of mum and dad – are you helping your children purchase property?
Parents are increasingly helping their children to purchase their first property, particularly given the less…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
What is a Separation Agreement?
A Separation Agreement is a legally drafted document which confirms the terms on which you…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Which Court deals with unmarried separations?
Are unmarried separations dealt with in the Civil Court or the Family Court? This is…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown