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Category: Inheritance & will disputes


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 […]


by Ridley & Hall in Inheritance & will disputes, Rebecca Kershaw posted December 21, 2023.

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 […]


by Ridley & Hall in Inheritance & will disputes, Sarah Young, Wills posted December 15, 2023.

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 […]


by Ridley & Hall in Inheritance & will disputes posted November 14, 2023.

Some Day this will all be Yours Brenda!

Gareth Jones explains that property owners need to be cautious when making potentially ‘throw away’ remarks like the one above, […]


by Ridley & Hall in Inheritance & will disputes, James Urquhart-Burton, Sarah Young posted October 30, 2023.

Q&A: How should an Executor Respond to an Inheritance Claim?

The Starting Point: What is an Executor’s duty? To effectively respond to a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family […]


by Ridley & Hall in Inheritance & will disputes, James Urquhart-Burton posted June 22, 2023.

Understanding Inheritance Act Claims: A Guide to Assessing the Value of Your Potential Claim

Have you experienced financial difficulties after being left out of a loved one’s will? If you have, you might be […]


by Ridley & Hall in Inheritance & will disputes, Sarah Young, Will Disputes, Wills posted April 13, 2023.

Caveat; what’s that?

The word ‘caveat’ is Latin and means literally ‘let him beware’. In terms of will disputes, it means a notice […]


by Ridley & Hall in Inheritance & will disputes, Sarah Young, Trust disputes, Trusts posted March 15, 2023.

Mothers and Daughters….

With Mother’s Day not far away, the shops are full of gifts and cards. But some mother/daughter relationships can unravel […]


by Ridley & Hall in Inheritance & will disputes, Sarah Young, Will Disputes, Wills posted February 1, 2023.

When can a ‘mistake’ in a will be corrected?

A headline in the Mail on 20th January 2023 is a classic example of not letting the facts get in […]


by Ridley & Hall in Inheritance & will disputes, Sarah Young, Wills posted January 25, 2023.

Inheritance disputes with difficult executors; what rights do beneficiaries have?

An online article in the Telegraph raises a very typical inheritance dispute situation; ‘Rebecca Smyth’ is due to inherit a […]


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