Inheritance Act claims are not limited to those in financial hardship. In high net worth estates, courts increasingly focus on lifestyle, expectations and moral obligations when assessing whether reasonable financial provision has been made. Nicola
In the final instalment from Nicola K Smith, the estate dispute specialist explains why mediation is almost always better than litigation, and shares tips on how to encourage clients to talk before taking action.
When estate disputes become legal battles, who foots the bill? This week, Nicola K Smith breaks down the options, sharing her specialist knowledge with practitioners to pass onto clients facing unexpected fees. Legal disputes
When do executor disputes cross the line into legal grounds for removal? Nicola K Smith explains what to consider in her weekly look at dealing with disputes. Removing an executor isn’t something anyone wants
What happens when executors can’t agree on how best to administer an estate? Nicola K Smith shares the signs to look out for and says swift action is essential to keep a lid on simmering
Estate disputes are upsetting for all concerned. Nicola K Smith explains how careful planning and tactful conversations can prevent disputes and avoid unpleasant surprises when emotions are running high. If you’ve ever helped a
This week, estate dispute specialist Nicola K Smith offers a checklist of red flags to look out for in estate administration and explains why swift action is better than a ‘wait and see’ approach.
In this week’s look at executor disputes, Nicola K Smith offers advice on identifying a maladministered estate and explains how to get things back on track. Most people assume that if someone’s named as
In the first of an eight-part series exploring executor disputes, Nicola K Smith, senior associate with the Contentious Trusts and Probate team at Forbes Solicitors, sets out when and how a Beddoe application could be