Articles
Inheritance Challenges: Can a high rolling lifestyle continue after death?
17 Jun 2026The High Court’s recent decision in Thirsk v Thirsk offers important guidance for individuals who believe they have not been adequately provided for in a loved one’s will. The case highlights how the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the "1975 Act") can be used to ensure fair financial provision is made, particularly for spouses, partners, and other dependants.
Succession of a share in a business
20 May 2026Succession planning for a share in a business is vital to avoid disputes and ensure the continuity of operations in the event of a partner's death. This article explores key considerations for drafting a Will and how legal principles impact the disposition of a business asset.
Lockdown Wills - ensure they are valid
11 Dec 2025A Birmingham court has ruled that a Will made during the height of lockdown in April 2020 by the late Kathleen Bernadette Coady was not valid, meaning her earlier 2017 Will stands. The case was brought by her eldest son, Peter, against his brother Gerard, and turned on whether the strict witnessing rules in the Wills Act 1837 were followed.
The perils of home made wills
05 Aug 2025A video recording might seem a good idea when an elderly person signs a will to help prove capacity. Here's a cautionary tale of when it can go horribly wrong.
Video evidence in will challenges - a cautionary tale
24 Jul 2025Homemade wills can save time and money, but when someone is vulnerable, the risks of a dispute are high.
A silver bullet for inheritance tax: making the most of the 'normal expenditure out of income' exemption
24 Jul 2025How one often-missed rule could offer immediate inheritance tax relief – with flexibility built in
