Did you know Blended families are most at risk from inheritance disputes? Recent research from STEP* highlights a growing trend: inheritance disputes are increasing, particularly in more complex family structures, with blended families most at risk. Solicitor Lucy Wilton outlines 4 things you can do to help to protect your blended family from future inheritance…
It is entirely lawful for an Executor to also be a beneficiary under a Will, and in most Estates this arrangement works without difficulty. However, where an Executor who stands to benefit from an Estate fails to act fairly or transparently, the situation can quickly become distressing and contentious for other beneficiaries. In this article,…
Across the UK, redundancies have been steadily rising, leaving many employees feeling unsure about what comes next. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics confirms the trend, reflecting a broader downturn in workforce stability as employers respond to increasing financial pressures and uncertainty. Solicitor Tegan Pownall explains the imporance of third party advice…
The balance between the rights of tenants and the rights of landlords has been a focus of both the current Labour government and the former Conservative government. Solicitor Rachel Macwilliam discusses the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act and what the changes mean for you as a landlord. Renters’ Reform v Renters’ Rights Bill Before their loss…
In Cornwall we are no stranger to stormy winter weather, but storm Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra have given us a particularly severe pasting recently. As the clear up continues, many property owners are left wondering about liability for storm damage, who is responsible for the damage, and how to go about making a claim. Storm…
No Win No Fee… No thanks? The system which has become known as No Win, No Fee was originally introduced in 1990 with the best of intentions – to improve access to justice for people who could not afford legal fees and to reduce reliance on taxpayer-funded Legal Aid. However, in recent years it has…
This isn’t always the case. In general terms, there is no time limit for challenging the validity of a Will if you are concerned that the person making the Will did not have capacity, or was forced into making the Will, although if there has been a delay in contesting the Will, the court may…
Our Disputes and Litigation team were recently instructed in a Will dispute where access to medical records was required to be able to prove whether the Will in question was valid. The issue was around whether the person who made the Will had capacity at the time the Will was made, something which could only…
A Will should be a true reflection of a person’s wishes. However, situations sometimes arise where there is doubt cast upon the validity of a Will. Disputes concerning Wills are referred to legally as Contested or Contentious Probate. This type of dispute becomes especially complex where a business is involved and can become even more…
The death of a loved one is one of the hardest things in life to go through. If there is also a dispute over their Will, this can make it even more distressing. You may feel that they were not of sound mind when they made their Will or perhaps even were unduly influenced or…
