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Hirachand v Hirachand: Supreme Court provides clarification for Inheritance Act claims and Section 5 financial assistance

2 days ago

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Hirachand v Hirachand [2024] UKSC 43 offers vital clarity for anyone considering a claim…

6 months ago

In the realm of contentious probate, few pieces of legislation carry as much weight as the Inheritance (Provision for Family…

7 months ago

In a bitter High Court battle that highlights the perils of relying on verbal promises in family businesses, Kevin Renaut,…

7 months ago

Probate Fee Increase: Balancing Improved Services and Executor Concerns As of May 2024, the fee for applying for a Grant…

7 months ago

Have you been told that you don’t inherit anything from a loved-one’s estate “because of the laws of intestacy”, but…

8 months ago

The recent case of Kaur v Estate of Karnail Singh & Ors [2023] EWHC 304 (Fam) demonstrates the vital role…

8 months ago

The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal against a High Court decision that a daughter, Rita Rea, had procured…

8 months ago

In a significant decision for contested probate and will challenges, Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE in High Court has provided…

8 months ago

In a recent High Court decision, a son’s lifelong commitment to his family’s farm, based on his father’s assurances that…

10 months ago

Losing a loved one often means uncertainty around managing their financial affairs. Different people may feel they have a right…