Category: Trusts
Secret Trusts and Wills; can you take a secret to the grave?
Most will disputes follow either one or other (or sometimes both) of two paths. Either someone argues: (1) that a […]
Executor Misconduct: What are the problems and solutions?
A Judge at a criminal trial at Swansea Crown court is currently considering whether a mother and grandfather of two […]
Can I Challenge a Decision by a Trustee?
What did a stuffed pike have to do with a court case over a trust? It was a factor leading […]
Come and live with me at my house Brenda but we’re not getting married
Marriage is not everyone’s cup of tea In November last year, I wrote about the rights ‘Brenda’ may have in […]
Recently Released: The Third Edition of STEP Standard Provisions
The recently published Third Edition of the STEP Standard Provisions marks a significant update in the field of estate planning. […]
The Rules of Intestacy: Why Making a Will is Essential
The rules of intestacy are governed by the Law of England and Wales and outline how an estate should be […]
My Will is valid. How then can my last wishes be ignored?
You may find it hard to believe but it’s true – sometimes despite having a valid Will, your wishes can […]
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 […]
How best to make provision for your adopted child in your Will
At Ridley & Hall, we provide specialist advice to adoptive families on a range of issues such as Wills. Many […]
What duties do trustees have towards the beneficiaries of a trust?
Trustee noun. A person having a nominal title to property that he holds for the benefit of one or more […]
