A perceived lack of transparency in #trustee actions is often a primary factor in trust disputes. Tony Bennett's daughters have issued proceedings in relation to "numerous unanswered questions" regarding their father's estate and family trust. dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/arti… #trusts

Common law marriage may not be law in England and Wales - but it does exist in Australia. Here there is no equivalent right for an unmarried partner to inherit - but they could make a claim for provision where they have not been reasonably provided for. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

Death registration & certification is changing this year. This includes a requirement for independent review for all deaths in England & Wales once in effect. Hugh James Head of Trusts and Estates Administration Eleanor Evans writes here: lnkd.in/d-YSruBd

In this case trustees for inheritance had been found to have taken the funds by fraud. *This* is why estate planners will emphasise the importance of trust and responsibility when choosing executors and trustees. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… #inheritance #trustees #executors #wills

All sorts of families have #inheritance disputes... Here it's circling claims of progeny & allegations of forgery & duress over purported wills of Charles Manson. Estate value is likely to be from collectors who want memorabilia from the murderer. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1… #wills

Does the death of a claimant signal the end of a dispute? In our latest article (lnkd.in/eGjmGhyr) Elise Roberts and I take a look at what happens and action that may need to be taken. #privatewealth #privatewealthdisputes #inheritance #wills #claims #litigation #trusts

You can read more about the impacts of the death of a claimant on a case in this article by Elise Roberts and myself now published at Today's Wills & Probate: todayswillsandprobate.co.uk/what-happens-t… #wills #probate #claims #litigation #inheritance #will #privatewealth #privatewealthdisputes

The article by Elise Roberts and I on claims after the death of a claimant has also been published by WealthBriefing and you can read more here: wealthbriefing.com/html/article.p… #wills #probate #claims #litigation #inheritance #will #privatewealth #privatewealthdisputes

The wait is nearly over. GetVoting.org #GE24

Being a charity trustee is a great responsibility, not just to the organisation- but those it benefits. The Charity Commission has disqualified the late Capt Sir Tom Moore's daughter and son-in-law from being charity trustees as an investigation continues. theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

An article with a Monty Python twist? Elise Roberts brings all the modern references! You can read more on how this applies to proprietary estoppel and the case of Winter v Winter here: lnkd.in/epShmMdi youtube.com/watch?v=9lCIh2… #privatewealthdisputes #proprietaryestoppel

Congratulations to the Hugh James Court of Protection team for being shortlisted for COP Team of the Year in the Today's Wills & Probate British Wills and Probate Awards 2024. A great team, so very well deserved.

Very pleased that Hugh James Private Wealth Disputes team are shortlisted for Today's Wills & Probate British Wills and Probate Awards: Contentious Wills and Probate Team of the Year (Boutique). A testament to the hard work of the team in our key London, Cardiff and Southampton offices.

I'd say I'm sorry to keep spamming about these awards shortlists but... Hugh James Private Wealth division are finalists in the firm's third category at Today's Wills & Probate British Wills and Probate Awards - this time for Private Client Firm of the Year (Large).

🏆 and the award for 'Private Client Firm of the Year - Large' goes to ... 🥁 ... 🥁 ... 🥁 ... Hugh James Congratulations from all of us at Today's Media and category sponsor - LEAP UK&I #BWAPAwards2024 #Winner #AwardWinner #Congratulations

Did you know there had been a budget? Weird nobody mentioned it... Samantha Roberts TEP has taken a look at the impact for executors & trustees including with domicile, CGT, IHT, business and agricultural relief. All the fun tax stuff! hughjames.com/blog/autumn-bu… #budget2024 #trusts

A great achievement, and the 4th year in a row for Hugh James's Private Wealth division.

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A will has been upheld as valid, despite being written on the back of food boxes. The British Diabetic Association benefited under the unusual will. The court found that the deceased did intend them to form one will. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1… #charity #inheritance #probate #wills

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