Elspeth Gray

I Killed My Wife; Do I Still Get My Share Of Her Estate?

The general rule in England and Wales is that upon the death of your husband or wife (if they pre-decease you) their estate will pass in...

24/02/23

Richard Smaller

Executor Charging Clauses – Common Pitfalls

This article was cowritten with Holly Challenger (Parklane Plowden Chambers). Being an executor or trustee is a thankless task. Full...

20/02/23

Hannah Braisted

Surrogacy And Consent – When Things Go Wrong

Surrogacy is increasingly becoming recognised as a viable pathway to parenthood, but what exactly is a surrogacy arrangement and how does...

17/02/23

Danni Brannon

Burial Disputes: The Current Law And How It May Change

The Law Commission have recently announced, in December 2022, that “the rules and regulations that cover the disposal of a person’s body...

10/02/23

Nicola Hawkins

An Inheritance Tax Lesson From Dot Cotton

It is many years since I have watched Eastenders but I understand this week, the character Sonia Fowler received a £196,000 inheritance...

07/02/23

Connie Smith

Spousal Maintenance And The Cost-Of-Living Crisis

With inflation at a 40 year high, the cost-of-living crisis is impacting families everywhere. As experienced family lawyers, we know that...

02/02/23