Private Wealth Dispute

• A development or clarification of Hudson v Hathway?

  • PostedJanuary 26, 2026

  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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• The Case of: Marcus v Marcus [2024] EWHC 2086

  • PostedSeptember 1, 2025

  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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• Packer v Packer: Highlights of the Importance of Will Validity

  • PostedApril 10, 2025

  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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• Patel v Patel 2025 – How does the Court approach Funeral Disputes

  • PostedApril 8, 2025

  When family members or executors disagree about a funeral, the court weighs the deceased’s wishes, the reasonable wishes of the family and, most importantly, the need for the body to...

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