Protecting your children’s inheritance when remarrying
With a large number of stepfamilies in the UK, inheritance issues can be complex when…
June 29, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
Wills & Joint Ownership – protecting your family and assets
Most couples have joint ownership of their home and other properties, which means that if…
March 16, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Don’t Lose This Year’s Inheritance Tax (IHT) Allowances
As we approach the end of the tax year, it is time to review whether…
March 8, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
Finding Alice, Episode 1 – intestacy and unmarried couples
The first episode of ITV's Finding Alice raises an important discussion around intestacy, highlighting the need…
February 26, 2021 By Megan Julier
Trusts – why they’re not just for the wealthy
Many people are wary of trusts. Either they've heard horror stories around the use of…
January 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How to change a Will – what you need to know
For a Will to be valid it must comply with various requirements as well as…
December 7, 2020 By James Burrows
How can I make a claim against my loved one’s estate?
There are a number of ways that you can claim against your loved one’s Estate…
November 18, 2020 By Stephens Scown
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
Inheritance Act Claims and Domicile
It is possible for individuals to make a claim against an estate for reasonable financial…
October 5, 2020 By Stephens Scown
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