Emma Manifold

The death of a loved one is always a difficult time, and dealing with their estate can sometimes bring unexpected complications. In some situations, family members or dependants may feel that a will does not properly reflect the wishes of the deceased or...

Significant Surge in Inheritance Disputes It has been reported in The Times recently (27 December 2023) that legal cases involving inheritances disputes have risen by 34% in the last 5 years, with 195 inheritances disputes going to court...

‘THE INHERITANCE’ The new drama recentlystarted on Channel 5 ‘The Inheritance’, has been very popular with audiences and gives an interesting insight faced by many following the loss of a parent or very close family...

Probate – the DIY approach There has been a definite increase in the number of do-it-yourself probate applications in recent times, particularly after the Court Service rolled out an online portal system in 2018 which allows...

Top tips for dealing with boundary disputes before seeing a solicitor………… 1. You should try to resolve the dispute amicably where possible. Boundary disputes can be very expensive and extremely stressful. ...

COVID-19 and the recovery of commercial rent arrears Commercial landlords have been significantly impacted during COVID-19 due to various legislative changes preventing any meaningful enforcement of commercial rent arrears. As lockdown...

Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill - what we know so far In response to the devastating impact of COVID-19 on many UK businesses and their inability to pay rent, the UK Government is set to introduce a binding arbitration scheme to deal...

Spotlight on Farming Disputes and Proprietary Estoppel, by Nazia Nawaz There has been an increasing number of disputes relating to farming land and estates , before the courts. We are seeing more litigation in this area than ever before. So what is...

Mental Capacity - why this is important when assessing a will There are a number of grounds under which a will can be challenged . One of these grounds is that the person making the will lacked the necessary mental capacity to do so. With people...

Challenging a Will? Think Caveat! If you intend to challenge the validity of a will , it is important to investigate the circumstances surrounding the execution of the will. It is helpful in these cases if the Grant of Probate can be put on...