Wills – why you should review them regularly
It’s important to update Wills regularly, as a lot can change in just a few…
February 22, 2022 By Ian Newcombe
Court of Appeal judgment highlights importance of Executor compliance
Individuals are often appointed as an executor or trustee under a Will, without sufficient knowledge…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for want of knowledge and approval
There are five grounds on which the validity of a Will can be challenged. This…
January 30, 2022 By James Burrows
Cohabitees – what inheritance rights do unmarried couples have?
Unmarried couples who live together, otherwise known as cohabitees, may be surprised to learn that…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
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
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
Divorce & Pensions – what is a Deferred Pension Sharing Order?
Do you need a deferred pension sharing order? It you're setting up a shared pension…
October 29, 2021 By Thea Bennun
Wills for Business Owners – example scenarios
It's important that business owners include their business in their Wills. Why? Your business is…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown