Category: Contentious Probate
Myth‑busting will disputes: “You can’t, or shouldn’t challenge a will”
A persistent myth — and why it matters One of the most common misconceptions we still hear is that disputing […]
Why Are Will Validity Disputes Increasing in England and Wales?
As families gather this Easter – a time of reflection and renewal – it’s worth understanding why inheritance fights are […]
Family members jostling for Motor racing champion’s money.
Family members jostling for the motor racing champion’s money. Former Formula 1 racing driver legend Sir Stirling Moss sadly died […]
Forgery of Wills: What the Law Says and Why a Recent Case Matters
Rita Barnsley was a vulnerable woman in her 80s who moved into a care home in the West Midlands in […]
Can your inheritance from a deceased’s estate impact on whether you get a payment from their pension?
What happens to my pension when I die? The most common type of private pension scheme is called a ‘defined […]
Caring for Mum: Forget Paperwork, Focus on What Matters
Executors: Consider the cost of care Gareth Jones explains that a recent case highlights how seriously executors should take a […]
Can a ‘Discretionary Trust’ prevent a Will dispute?
Very few of us want our family to get embroiled in an inheritance dispute after our death. They can be […]
Challenges faced by Executors – Removal, Resignation, and Resolving Disputes
What is an executor? An executor is a person named in a will to manage the estate of a deceased […]
Who Could Claim Against Liam Payne’s £24 Million Fortune?
Liam Payne, the One Direction singer died in October 2024 aged just 31. Liam died falling from a balcony whilst […]
Surviving Spouses & the Inheritance Act
When a loved one dies without adequately providing for someone in their will, the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) […]
