The importance of knowledge and approval

Sarah Sharpin provides a summary of the recent case Reeves v Drew.

Another look at bringing Inheritance Act Claims out of time

The Decision in Kaur v Bolina 29 October 2021.

The Court of Appeal on the Test for Testamentary Capacity – and what amounts to a Delusional Belief

The Court of Appeal decision in Clitheroe v Bond 2021.

An Introduction to Mediation of Contentious Probate Disputes

In light of the ever-growing number of Will disputes, Sarah Sharpin considers the use of mediation as an alternative to the risks of a costly court case.

Resolution of Tax Avoidance disputes

Tom Maple considers the latest crack down by HMRC detailed in Spotlight 58.

The “Wetherspoons Will” Case: Will Executed in a Pub Overturned for Lack of Capacity

In a very unusual decision a Will was ruled to be invalid on grounds of lack of testamentary capacity despite there being no medical expert evidence adduced by either side. Katharine Riley examines the approach to the evidence taken in the case of Dean Hughes v Hermes Rodrigues in May 2019, and reviews challenges to Wills based on capacity issues and the rules on the burden of proof.

Recent Caselaw Guidance on Applications to Remove Executors and Trustees

At Field Seymour Parkes we are seeing ever increasing numbers of disputes between executors/trustees and beneficiaries, and clients seeking the removal of a trustee/executor. Katharine Riley, Head of Will Disputes and Contentious Probate reviews a recent case which summarises the principles and procedure.

How are judicial decisions in Adult Child IPFDA developing post Ilott?

A short guide to the Supreme Court Case of Ilott v Blue Cross

Ilott v The Blue Cross and Others – The Supreme Court Judgment

Guide to executor and trustee disputes – part 1

Dealing with a difficult Executor

Guide to claims under the Inheritance Act Claims 1975

What do I do if a Will has not made sufficient provision for me?