Family

Articles

3 Jul 2015

Contending probate

You might think that contesting the validity of a 'homemade' will which overrides a previous will and leaves the entire estate to a new and unknown beneficiary would be successful - you would be wrong

30 Jun 2015

An unexpected beneficiary

Testators can leave their estates to whomever they wish, but they should take care to explain any surprising bequests to preempt disputes

30 Jun 2015

Prenup round-up: The latest developments

David Marusza dissects recent case law where prenuptial agreements have been put to the test

30 Jun 2015

Who can best care for a newly bereaved child?

Where parents have divorced, it is not always the case that care should be awarded to the surviving parent, stresses Marilyn Stowe

25 Jun 2015

Trumped by a promise

Freedom of testamentary disposition will mean very little if a testator has already made a promise to give away the lion's share of their estate

22 Jun 2015

Last requests

Failing to disclose the existence of any assets to an executor will only result in the beneficiary facing increased costs and penalties

22 Jun 2015

Transfer of London divorces to 'Bury your marriage' hub delayed until late July 2015

HMCTS produce new guidance on changes to the divorce process in England and Wales

16 Jun 2015

Pension loophole

Julie-Ann Harris explains how the recent pension reforms may affect divorcing couples