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
Is it possible to challenge a Will if it was made by someone suffering from dementia?
The death of a loved one is a devastating time and for some families it…
February 22, 2023 By Davina Haydon
Inheritance tax saving opportunities and pensions
The Taxation of Pensions Bill 2014/15 has now moved on to the next stage of…
December 30, 2022 By Ian Newcombe
Shares falling in value after death
The past few months have seen the values of stocks and shares fluctuate quite dramatically.…
December 23, 2022 By Ian Newcombe
The Trust Registration Service (TRS)
The Trust Registration Service (TRS) is an online register of the beneficial ownership of trusts.…
December 2, 2022 By Charlotte Cole
Unmarried couples – wills and inheritance tax
It is now believed that around 3.6 million unmarried couples are living together in the…
November 23, 2022 By Ian Newcombe
The Autumn Statement – effects on estate planning
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement in many ways contained no great surprises from an estate planning…
November 21, 2022 By Ian Newcombe
Power of Attorney: Attorney successfully prosecuted for theft
A daughter who stole her father's life savings after she was given a Power of Attorney…
October 6, 2022 By Tamara Hasson
Am I entitled to a share of my step-parent’s estate?
Can stepchildren make a claim against a step-parent's estate? What happens if they're not included…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
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
Coronavirus & Wills – recent trends in challenges to Wills and estates
Challenges to Wills and estates are on the increase - do you have a Will…
October 6, 2022 By James Burrows
Care fees and Personal Injury Trusts
We are all aware that Council budgets are under increasing pressure. This has lead to…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown