My parent has a new partner – will this impact my inheritance?
The number of claims being made by a disinherited adult child against a parent’s estate…
May 22, 2024 By Eve Hebbron
The Cohabitation Agreement – what are the benefits?
How can a Cohabitation Agreement help couples to financially protect themselves? What is included in…
May 20, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Buying A House With Your Parents – key considerations
In the last 12 months, we have seen a sharp increase in adult children buying…
April 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Alternative Dispute Resolution – what is Early Neutral Evaluation?
This is the sixth article in our Coronavirus and ADR Series, in which we will…
April 29, 2024 By Catherine Mathews
What rights do I have to stay in my partner’s property if they die?
If your partner passes away but you're not married, what rights do you have to…
April 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Debt Recovery – Know Your Debtor
The first question that should be asked before initiating court proceedings against a debtor is…
April 8, 2024 By Esme Peck
Restrictive covenant – top tips
We regularly act for both employers and employees in breach of restrictive covenant cases. There…
April 2, 2024 By Jeremy Crook
Inheritance & Trusts – what is a “Larke v Nugus” request?
There are five grounds for challenging the validity of a Will. But what are the…
March 28, 2024 By James Burrows
Anxious beneficiaries and the secret weapon in their armoury
Best used where there are concerns over a lazy, negligent, recalcitrant or malign personal representative,…
March 28, 2024 By James Burrows
Farming & Divorce – what if the family farm was inherited?
If the family farm was inherited, does this affect the outcome on divorce? In our…
March 28, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
The case of Copley v Winter
Last year’s case of Copley v Winter [2023] EWHC 1712 (Ch) acts as a helpful…
March 20, 2024 By Megan Allen
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