Category: Rebecca Kershaw
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 […]
Why Making a Will Still Matters: Inheritance Act Explained
According to figures published by the Royal Courts of Justice, there were as many as 10,000 claims made under the […]
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 […]
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) […]
Financial Abuse: What It Is and How It Happens
Financial abuse takes many forms, ranging from the mishandling of finances to outright fraud. At its core, it involves a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Backdated Bereavement Support for Unmarried Parents
At Ridley & Hall our will dispute team often acts for unmarried parents who have lost their partner. They may […]
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 […]
