Private Wealth Disputes
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Ashtons Legal was previously instructed in the landmark case of Hudson v Hathway, which concerned a constructive trust over a family home. In 2022, the Court of Appeal found that email...
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In the case of Marcus v Marcus [2024] EWHC 2086, the High Court was asked to consider the extent to which a stepchild may be able to benefit from a...
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One of the first stages when considering the potential for a probate claim (i.e. Will validity claims and inheritance claims) is to gather as much evidence as can be found...
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On 9 May 2025, the High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) handed down an important judgment concerning a claim for the setting aside of a declaration of trust on the...
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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill recently passed its third reading in the House of Commons, with a vote of 314 to 291 on 20 June 2025, marking...
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The law surrounding revocation of Wills is far from straightforward, especially in instances where revocation occurs due to a form of physical destruction. The legal implications surrounding whether a Will...
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The recent case of Packer v Packer [2025] EWHC 461 (Ch) highlights the importance of a Will being validly executed. The High Court recently handed down judgment in relation to...
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The recent case of Patel v Patel demonstrates the legal considerations to be taken into account in funeral/burial disputes and how a court approaches these types of disputes. What does...
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The recent case of Addison & Anor v Niaz sheds some light on Larke v Nugus requests, namely the position of the recipient of such a request and how they...
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In the recent case of Angelova -v- Kershaw & Clark [2024] EWHC 1830 (Ch), the High Court ordered the rectification of a deceased person’s Will after it was found “beyond...
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Disputes around Inheritance and challenging the validity of Wills can often be referred to as ‘Contentious Probate’. What are the grounds for Contesting a Will? There are various grounds for...
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Ashtons Legal is thrilled to have won the recent Court of Appeal dispute on behalf of the Respondent in the Hudson v Hathway case. Whilst the Court rejected the contention...
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