Estate Beneficiaries – providing an inventory and account
Can someone who has no interest in an Estate (other than through another Estate) still…
July 29, 2021 By James Burrows
Private Wealth Partners Receive Highest Ranking in Chambers Legal Guide
We are delighted to share that three of our partners have received national recognition for…
July 26, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Divorce and Pensions – Armed Forces Pension Scheme
Do you or your partner hold an Armed Forces Pension Scheme? If you’re getting divorced…
June 29, 2021 By Thea Bennun
Finding Alice, Episode 1 – intestacy and unmarried couples
The first episode of ITV's Finding Alice raises an important discussion around intestacy, highlighting the need…
February 26, 2021 By Megan Julier
Trusts – why they’re not just for the wealthy
Many people are wary of trusts. Either they've heard horror stories around the use of…
January 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How do the Courts treat inherited assets on divorce?
An issue that often arises in the resolution of financial matters on divorce is how…
January 20, 2021 By Sarah Walls
How to change a Will – what you need to know
For a Will to be valid it must comply with various requirements as well as…
December 7, 2020 By James Burrows
Spotting Clients who need to asset protect against inheritance claims
Stephens Scown’s specialist Inheritance and Trust Disputes team are increasingly finding that clients are being…
October 29, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Charity commission bares its teeth in the face of flagrant mis-management
The Charity Commission has wielded the full force of its enforcement powers removing the Trustees…
October 29, 2020 By James Burrows
Leading expert in inheritance disputes gains specialist accreditation
The UK’s leading body for lawyers specialising in disputed estates and trusts has recognised a…
October 29, 2020 By James Burrows
Early Neutral Evaluation: another tool to encourage settlement
Two cases with important ramifications for parties’ abilities to settle claims under the Inheritance (Provision…
October 29, 2020 By James Burrows
Banfield v Campbell reinforces the importance of Cohabitation Agreements post-Ilott v Blue Cross
Our Inheritance and Trusts Disputes Team explain why it is so important for cohabitees to…
October 29, 2020 By Stephens Scown