Liam Payne died without a will, so his nine-year-old son Bear inherits the whole estate under the intestacy rules, with full access at 18. What that means in plain English, why an unmarried partner can be left with nothing, and when someone left out may have a claim.
Inheritance
The rise in will disputes – caveats rising year after year
Will disputes in England and Wales have been climbing for fifteen years straight, and the figures show the overall trend…
Challenge a Deathbed Will | No Win No Fee Solicitors
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TOLATA Property Claims – Claiming a share of a property
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Important changes to Probate Document Fees (17 November 2025) – What this means for you
A Significant Price Increase If you’re dealing with an inheritance dispute or considering challenging a will, you need to be…
The Chenery Will Case: High Court issues judgment on a Will written on Young’s fish fillet and Mr Kipling mince pies boxes
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Hirachand v Hirachand: Supreme Court provides clarification for Inheritance Act claims and Section 5 financial assistance
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Hirachand v Hirachand [2024] UKSC 43 offers vital clarity for anyone considering a claim…
Son Sues Father Over Broken Promise to Inherit £2M Chicken Farm
In a bitter High Court battle that highlights the perils of relying on verbal promises in family businesses, Kevin Renaut,…
Increase in Probate Fees from May 2024
Probate Fee Increase: Balancing Improved Services and Executor Concerns As of May 2024, the fee for applying for a Grant…
What happens when someone dies without making a Will? The rules of intestacy (Updated for 2024)
Have you been told that you don’t inherit anything from a loved-one’s estate “because of the laws of intestacy”, but…