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From Gift to Grit: How Inheritance Becomes a Battleground in Divorce

Inheritance is often deeply personal; frequently tied to family legacy and therefore of significant emotional consequence….
10 months ago
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Signed, Sealed… Disputed: Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Hidden Handwritten Wills

When the Queen of Soul passed away in 2018, she left more than just a legacy of timeless music –…
1 year ago
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The Intestacy rule and what this means for the Liam Payne Estate

When someone passes away, they leave behind assets and liabilities (their Estate) that need to be dealt with. Who is…
1 year ago
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Asset Protection Trusts and Family Settlement Trusts – a good thing?

In recent years, asset protection trusts have been often marketed as a means of safeguarding clients’ wealth for future generations,…
1 year ago
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George Foreman – Who is set to inherit his Grill Empire?

On March 21 2025, the legendary boxer George Foreman passed away leaving behind an estimated $300 million estate (equating to…
1 year ago
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Our Private Wealth and Inheritance Team: Securing Your Future

Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and…
1 year ago
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Love and Security: The Importance of a Declaration of Trust for Couples

Valentine’s Day; a time to focus on love, relationships and commitment. Whilst it may not be the first thing that…
1 year ago
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Will disputes, Trust disputes. The role of mediation

“Roses are red Violets are blue I like going to Court So why don’t you?”…
1 year ago
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Estate Planning for Blended Families: Challenges and Solutions

Valentine’s day is upon us; love is in the air, and so what better time than to commit to the…
1 year ago
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Don’t let your Christmas gift become a lump of coal

With the festive season in full swing and trying to think of the perfect gift, many of us might consider…
2 years ago
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Intended Exclusion & No Contest Clauses in Wills

In the context of increasing challenges to exclusions or disappointed beneficiaries (in terms of those receiving less than they had…
2 years ago
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Executor actions – The relevance of taking a neutral position in an Estate

Given current cases that we are working on the case of Lane v Lane is a helpful reminder in the…
2 years ago