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
Inheritance Law For More Complex Families
Inheritance law hasn’t always recognised complex families, but in 2014, a key change was made…
February 23, 2022 By Eve Hebbron
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
A wake-up call to farming families
In this article, Phil Gregory, retired partner in our Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, discusses…
February 23, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for lack of proper formality
There are five grounds on which you can dispute the validity of a Will. These…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
Farming Disputes – how to avoid inheritance disputes
What are the most common situations that can give rise to farming disputes over inheritance,…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
Inheritance & Trusts – on what grounds can you challenge the validity of a Will?
Many people believe once you have made a Will, that is it and you cannot…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
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
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
1975 Act Claims – can we agree for time to “Standstill”?
It is possible for disappointed beneficiaries of an Estate to make a claim for reasonable…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
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