contentious probate
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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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A Cobden-Ramsay Order, which is colloquially known as a ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Order, is a useful tool in a personal representative’s (i.e. an executor or administrator) arsenal when...
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Polly Stephenson, a partner in our contentious trusts and probate team, has had further success recently in the Court of Appeal in the case of Bowser v Smith [2023] EWCA...
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Polly Stephenson has achieved a successful outcome in the Court of Appeal case of Bowser v Smith in which the appellant solicitor appealed a costs order in a hostile action...
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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 has further expanded its Business Client Group with a number of significant hires. In the past four months, Ashtons has welcomed one new partner, two senior associates, three...
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If a personal representative is not acting in the best interests of the estate there are ways in which they can be removed. How Personal Representatives are appointed A Personal...
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A deathbed gift, or donation mortis causa, is an alternative way in which a person can dispose of their estate, as opposed to a valid Will or the intestacy rules....
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Distributing the estate of a deceased person is a challenge that often results in legal wrangles between family and friends, especially if they feel that they haven’t been included in...
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Distributing the estate of someone who has died is a process that sadly often results in legal disputes between family and friends. This is particularly the case if they feel...
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