Cross-border probate disputes are inherently complex and also have a tendency to be high-value, although as the world becomes increasingly…

There have been a number of excellent articles published recently surrounding the question of “hopeless” contested probate cases. The current…

The government has announced a major statutory change to the way in which Wills can be witnessed in the UK.…

There are concerns that the new statutory instrument enabling Wills to be witnessed virtually during the Covid-19 health pandemic could…

Making a legally binding Will is the only way you can be assured that your estate, i.e. your money, property,…

According to the Alzheimer’s Society around 850,000 people in the UK have dementia, with this figure set to rise to…

Figures from a leading provider of legacy information to charities, Smee & Ford, have revealed that in the UK in…

What is a Proprietary Estoppel claim? A proprietary estoppel claim is a claim made under the Equitable Doctrine of Proprietary…

Rochford v Rochford [2021] WTLR 951 Adult child claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 On…

For many years now, contentious probate solicitors have been discussing the reasons for the rising number of inheritance disputes. From…