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
Register and Update your Trust Details on the HMRC Trusts Register
It has been a requirement for some time that if a trust is liable to…
October 19, 2020 By Ian Newcombe
1975 Act Claims – how to protect your assets from claims by your children
Many people will be familiar with the widely reported case of Ilott v Blue Cross…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
How can I bring an Inheritance Claim if I don’t have a copy of the Will?
It is not uncommon for someone to be disappointed with the provision or lack of…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
1975 Act Claims – can I still inherit when we don’t know who passed away first?
Losing a parent is always going to be an extremely difficult and emotionally traumatic experience.…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for undue influence
There are five grounds on which the validity of a Will can be challenged. This…
September 18, 2020 By James Burrows
Grant of Probate – tax exemptions and allowances
Are you making the most of the tax exemptions and allowances available when applying for…
August 14, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Are your beneficiaries clearly identified in your Will?
It is important that beneficiaries are clearly identified in Wills to avoid any potential disputes.…
August 11, 2020 By Ian Newcombe
Inheritance – how a solicitor could save you money
Sometimes people are put off by the legal fees when dealing with inheritance, but using…
August 10, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Unusual case by a cohabitant reaches the Court of Appeal
In the first case to reach the Court of Appeal involving a claim brought by…
July 1, 2020 By James Burrows
A stitch in time – the benefits of professionally drafted will
Our private client team highlights the importance of having a professionally drafted Will in place.…
April 9, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Pre-nuptial agreement and wills
As the popularity of pre-nuptial agreements increases the private client team at Stephens Scown highlights…
April 9, 2020 By Stephens Scown