DNA tests for inheritance disputes DNA tests for inheritance disputes are becoming increasingly common. If you are involved in an inheritance dispute and would like to know more about DNA testing then call us or send an email to [email protected] DNA
Can I buy out another beneficiary?
Can you buy out a beneficiary if you have both inherited a property? For further guidance on whether you can buy out a beneficiary contact our free legal helpline on 0808 139 1599 or send an email to us at
How grief can make a will invalid
The effect of grief on the validity a will People, including lawyers, often overlook the fact that grief can make a will invalid. For guidance on the validity of a will made in grief call our free legal helpline on
Will disputes: Can I represent myself?
Can I represent myself in a will dispute? While you can represent yourself in a will dispute, it generally pays to appoint expert solicitors so as to avoid the sort of problems the parties encountered in the case below. And
Fraudulent calumny
What is fraudulent calumny? Inheritance disputes solicitor, Chris Holten, has recently collaborated with barrister Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk on an article about fraud in wills and the often overlooked principle of fraudulent calumny. The legal term fraudulent calumny can
Invalidly witnessed wills
Invalidly witnessed wills rise during lockdown There are fears that the number of invalidly witnessed wills may have substantially increased during lockdown, leading to an increased number of inheritance claims being made. For guidance on challenging the validity of a
Stepparents and inheritance
Inheritance disputes involving children and their stepparents Inheritance lawyer, Naomi Ireson, looks at a common problem facing adult children when their family home passes to a stepparent and answers the question, ‘What can I do if a stepparent inherits a family
Trust dispute law update
Trust dispute law: Can a trustee transfer trust assets to themselves and what is the rule against self-dealing? Trust dispute lawyer Naomi Ireson looks at the recent case of Caldicott v Richards which concerned the actions of a trustee appointed under
Can my husband leave me out of his will?
Taking a look at a commonly asked question, “Can my husband leave me out of his will?” We specialise in inheritance law, dealing with cases nationwide. If you have been left wondering, “Can my husband leave me out of his
What does it cost to contest a will in the UK?
One of the most common questions we hear is, ‘What does it cost to contest a will?’ We specialise in contesting wills. For free initial guidance, details of No Win – No Fee funding and the availability of Limited Fees