Andrew Chandler

What amounts to ‘reasonable financial provision’ in claims against a deceased’s estate? In an interesting high value claim, the High Court has reiterated that the test for what is ‘reasonable’ is objective – leading to a...

Inheritance challenges and disputed wills are soaring , but it’s not just the high profile, mega wealthy that are fuelling the action. Figures from the Ministry of Justice come against a backdrop of headline-catching disputes such as the case of...

The potential benefits of resolving even the most heated of disputes through effective communication are obvious but often under-utilised. The litigation of disputes is inherently contentious and can have potentially disastrous financial consequences for...