Category: Inheritance & will disputes
Adult Child Can Plunder Pirate Radio Dad’s Estate
The case of Howe v Howe heard recently in January 2025 involved Jenna Howe, 37, bringing a claim against the […]
Robert’s Fight: Land, Legacy, and a Will Dispute
Robert, a hill farmer who worked on the family farm, had always been promised by his dad, that he would […]
Financial Abuse in the Family: A Family’s Struggle Over Inheritance
Susan was the executor of her late mother’s Will. Her mother owned her own home, and in her later years […]
A Mother’s Estate in the Wrong Hands: John’s Fight for His Inheritance
John was 20 years old when his mother died by suicide. She was separated from her civil partner and had […]
The Dark Side of DNA Testing: Could It Cost You Your Inheritance?
At-home DNA testing can reveal surprising family secrets, but for some, these revelations may lead to unexpected consequences, particularly when […]
Widow Loses Legal Battle Over Late Husband’s Estate | Blog
When someone has died, if they have failed to make ‘reasonable financial provision’ for certain relatives or dependants, the court […]
Inheritance Claims: Why You Should Stick to Giving Your Pet Cuddles Instead of Your Fortunes
Since Karl Lagerfeld passed away in 2019, leaving his cat with a £1.2 million inheritance, the trend of leaving money […]
Predatory marriage; what can we learn from the recent case of Langley v Qin?
The recent judgement in Langley v Qin has sparked widespread interest, attracting the attention of the national press. In this […]
Can a Cohabitee Bring a Claim When Their Partner Dies?
The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 has long been a crucial legal instrument in ensuring fair provision […]
Undue Influence in Will disputes
Making a will is generally better than not making a will; you choose who inherits, how much, and when. You […]
