Category: Wills
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 […]
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 […]
Adult Child Can Plunder Pirate Radio Dad’s Estate
The case of Howe v Howe heard recently in January 2025 involved Jenna Howe, 37, bringing a claim against the […]
Robert’s Fight: Land, Legacy, and a Will Dispute
Robert, a hill farmer who worked on the family farm, had always been promised by his dad, that he would […]
A Mother’s Estate in the Wrong Hands: John’s Fight for His Inheritance
John was 20 years old when his mother died by suicide. She was separated from her civil partner and had […]
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 […]
A Stamp of Disapproval: How Contesting a Will Can Leave You Out of Pocket | Blog
The case was “Neate-v-Heselden”. The dispute concerned the estate of Mr Ray Watts who died aged 90 in 2021. Mr […]
Widow Loses Legal Battle Over Late Husband’s Estate | Blog
When someone has died, if they have failed to make ‘reasonable financial provision’ for certain relatives or dependants, the court […]
