What is TOLATA? TOLATA is legal shorthand for an important piece of legislation called the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. This Act regulates disputes in England and Wales relating to property ownership and the rights of

Can wills be contested in England and Wales? One of the questions we are regularly asked by people who have been disinherited is, “Can wills be contested?” The simple answer is that you can contest a will in England and

We look at a commonly asked question, ‘Who can claim under the Inheritance Act?’ Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, certain categories of people can make a claim against a deceased person’s estate if they feel

Can a ‘mistress’ claim inheritance in the UK? While a ‘mistress’ does not automatically have a legal right to claim an inheritance under the law in England and Wales (unless they have been specifically provided for in the deceased’s will),

Attorney misconduct: The hidden dangers of a Lasting Power of Attorney Concerns about the misuse of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) have been raised by the BBC. The news organisation has published a story detailing how vulnerable elderly clients have

How Our Free Inheritance Helpline Works Managing inheritance issues can be a daunting task, especially during emotionally challenging times. To make the process easier, our large team of specialist inheritance solicitors offers a free helpline designed to provide clear legal

Challenging a trustee: In what circumstances is this possible? Trustees make decisions about the management and operation of a trust. In the case of a discretionary trust those decisions might involve: whether to make a payment, who to make a

Our TOLATA solicitors have won another claim, negotiating a successful settlement at mediation. Hayley Bundey, a specialist inheritance and trust disputes solicitor, has succeeded in resolving another TOLATA claim on highly favourable terms for her client. On this occasion she

Do I have a right to inherit from my parents? We look at claims made by children under the Inheritance Act. To answer this frequently asked question bluntly, the answer is, yes, children (adults as well as minors) do have

We offer a popular free consultation service, and receive enquiries from hundreds of people every month. The questions we are asked are wide-ranging, but one of the most common queries is, ‘What does it cost to bring an inheritance claim?’