Category: Wills
Forgery of Wills: What the Law Says and Why a Recent Case Matters
Rita Barnsley was a vulnerable woman in her 80s who moved into a care home in the West Midlands in […]
Inheritance tax in 2026: what farming families and business owners need to know
If you own a farm, land, or a family business, you will have undoubtedly heard that inheritance tax (IHT) rules […]
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 […]
Can a ‘Discretionary Trust’ prevent a Will dispute?
Very few of us want our family to get embroiled in an inheritance dispute after our death. They can be […]
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 […]
HMRC Raises Interest on Unpaid Inheritance Tax
HMRC Increases Interest Rates on Unpaid Inheritance Tax from 6 April 2025 As of 6 April 2025, HM Revenue & […]
Introducing Our New Fixed Fee Divorce and Wills Service – Putting Your Future First
At Ridley & Hall we believe that updating your Will is one of the first things that you should do […]
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) […]
Contesting a Will: When Is a Signature Legally Valid?
The dispute heard in the central London county court was in the estate of the late Margaret Baverstock. Margaret’s daughter, […]
Estate Planning: Do You Need to Review Your Will?
Estate planning is an essential part of ensuring that your assets are passed on to your loved ones according to […]
