Category: Inheritance & will disputes
Don’t Let Your Heart Rule Your Head; Defending an Estate in a Will Dispute
When a loved one dies and you find out that someone is bringing a claim against their estate, emotions can […]
The Wicked Stepmother Strikes Again … ?
A wealthy retired insurance broker in his 80’s who has dementia, has recently been the subject of court proceedings relating […]
The Ilott v Mitson Decision – Adult Children and Inheritance Disputes Briefing Note
The long running case of Ilott v Mitson has encouraged many adult children to investigate whether or not they can […]
Charities Fight Will Fraud Case
A court has heard that an elderly woman is accused by four charities of fraudulently obtaining an inheritance of £1.6 […]
Ridley & Hall Celebrates Double Accreditation
The 2015 Legal 500 rankings have been announced and Ridley & Hall is pleased to be named as the highest […]
Happy Families? Moving in with Mum
Living on your own can be lonely, especially as you grow older. For many families the logical answer is that […]
The Estate That Jack Built – Millionaire Widow Claims More Money From Her Late Husband’s Estate
The recent high profile case of Dellal v Dellal concerns Ruanne Dellal, the widow of the millionaire property dealer, Jack […]
Divorcing? Beware the Death Trap!
Divorce is not the end of the world; death is. If you are divorced – or are considering a divorce […]
New ‘Guardianship’ Law to Help Families of Missing People
The Presumption of Death Act, which received royal assent in May 2013, put in place the legal framework to enable […]
“Whaddya Mean?” – Interpreting a Will
Joan Edward’s Will has received widespread media coverage over the last few days. She passed away last December, aged 90 […]
