Alternative Litigation Funding and Insurance

2 min readDispute resolution – irrespective of preferred approach – can be a time-consuming and costly process. Mediation and arbitration can save money on court proceedings, though still represent an unbudgeted expense for your business. The more complex and challenging the disagreement, the higher the costs of bringing it to a conclusion. At Aristone Solicitors, we take … Read more

Business Agreements

2 min readEvery business agreement you draft represents a legally binding contract between those who signed it. This is why it is essential to ensure that the contracts you produce comprise terms, conditions and clauses that are set out clearly and concisely in plain English. At Aristone Solicitors, we specialise in the simplification of even the most … Read more

Trustees

2 min readTrustees and trustee boards are appointed to make informed, impartial and practical decisions on behalf of those they represent. Healthy debate and disagreements are all part of the good decision-making process, but can often lead to conflict between board members. In addition, it is not uncommon for trustees to find themselves facing challenges and even … Read more

Problems with Estate Administration, Including Challenging Costs and Recovering Debts

2 min readThe death of a close friend or family member is always difficult to deal with. Unfortunately, situations like these are often made worse by disputes and difficulties involving the administration of their estate. At Aristone Solicitors, we understand the importance of handling estate management cases with the sensitivity and professionalism they deserve. Whichever side of … Read more

Problems in the Interpretation of Wills and Trust Documents

2 min readA final will and testament isn’t always a fair and accurate reflection of the deceased party’s wishes. In addition, it is often difficult to interpret the content of a will in the precise manner the deceased individual intended. This can result in difficulties and disputes for friends and family members, who may interpret some or … Read more

Inheritance Act Claims

2 min readThe Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 was introduced to protect the rights of those who are entitled to a fair share of a deceased individual’s assets. If you have been left out of a will entirely, or were not left as much as you feel you deserved, you may be able to … Read more

Individuals

2 min readTaking legal action against an individual or executor when dealing with a bereavement of a loved one is not an easy decision. Nevertheless, you may genuinely believe that you have not been left as much as you were entitled to in the deceased party’s final will and testament. Alternatively, you may have been left out … Read more

Families

2 min readWhen a close friend or family member dies, the immediate aftermath can make it difficult to make informed and rational decisions. However, if you feel that you or a member of your family has been excluded or neglected in a deceased person’s will, it is essential that you take action as early as possible. Disputing … Read more

Executors

2 min readAll executors have a legal and ethical responsibility to act in the best interests of both the deceased individual and their named beneficiaries. In an ideal situation, the job of the executor is simply to ensure that the final will and testament of the deceased is executed as specified. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for … Read more

Disputing Lifetime Gifts

2 min readThere are various reasons why an individual may choose to make gifts from their estate during their lifetime. Under UK law, every citizen is entitled to gift money, property, assets or business shares, which can significantly reduce the overall inheritance tax on their estate. Strict limitations apply in terms of total gift size and quantity, … Read more