Inheritance, will & trust disputes

A court ruling has seen a family miss out on a £3 million inheritance following a text message between the testator and his will writer. In a recent High Court […]

When writing a will, you can leave an estate to whoever you like. However, leaving a relative or dependent out of a will doesn’t necessarily mean they won’t benefit; if […]

The recent BBC drama, ‘The Sixth Commandment’, told the true story of chilling crimes of a man who targeted elderly victims who he could persuade to change their wills for […]

The Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependents) Act 1975 can be a lifeline for those who have been overlooked when it comes to inheritance. Unlike some jurisdictions, under the law […]

Lawyers often refer to disputes around inheritance and challenging the validity of wills as ‘contentious probate’. On this page, we’ll focus on contesting a will; that is, exploring the reasons […]

Michael Jackson, known by many as the ‘King of Pop,’ passed away on 25 June 2009. When preparing his will, he had plenty to consider, including his many assets and […]

What is an executor? Executors are the people who are chosen by the person making a will and are tasked with administering their estate. They are the individuals (for example, […]

Inheritance Act 1975: If you haven’t been properly provided for, we can help you get the outcome you need. If you feel you have been left out of a will, […]