Blended Families – why it’s important to have a Will
Inheritance laws have fallen behind the times and modern, blended families are not yet considered…
June 27, 2023 By Tamara Hasson
Legal health check for rural businesses
Stephens Scown is here to help farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses identify areas where they…
May 31, 2023 By Brittany Allen
Appointing Executors in your Will – who is most suitable and capable?
People often hugely underestimate the work involved in administering an estate when considering who to…
March 16, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Dealing with overseas pensions on divorce
What happens to overseas pensions when you divorce in England or Wales? Do pension sharing…
March 6, 2023 By Andrew Barton
Inheritance – how to challenge the division of an estate
Many people believe that it is impossible to dispute the division of an estate, irrespective…
February 22, 2023 By James Burrows
How Wills Can Be Revoked
Wills can be revoked in several ways and often this can happen without the deceased’s…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Tax Planning for Families – the benefits of pre and post-nuptial agreements
With the ever-looming possibility of increased Capital Taxes, many families are currently considering tax planning,…
July 1, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
How do minor children make Inheritance Claims?
Whilst the procedure for minor children pursuing all types of claims is the same throughout…
March 14, 2022 By Stephens Scown
The perils of DIY Wills
The number of people preparing DIY Wills is on the increase. However, James Burrows a…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
Inheritance Dispute over a £31m Diamond
Christie’s Auctioneers are in the process of being sued by Mr Amedeo Angiolillo for selling…
February 23, 2022 By Stephens Scown
1975 Act Claims – tactics and ‘Part 36’ offers
When making a claim against an Estate using the 1975 Act there are various tactics…
February 23, 2022 By Stephens Scown
1975 Act Claims – can I use a DNA Test to claim against an Estate?
Losing a loved one is difficult enough without your connection to them being called into…
February 23, 2022 By Stephens Scown