Being appointed as an executor is a position of trust. It reflects confidence in your judgement and integrity. However, administering an estate involves legal responsibilities that are sometimes underestimated. Many difficulties arise not from bad...
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Losing a loved one is often overwhelming. Alongside grief, there can be a long list of practical matters to address. If you have been appointed as an executor, you are taking on an important legal responsibility at what is already a difficult...
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Few probate disputes are as emotionally charged or legally complex as those involving missing or destroyed wills. When a person dies and their will cannot be found, families face uncertainty: Did the deceased intentionally destroy it to revoke...
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Update Your Will Week runs from 2nd to 8th March 2026. This annual campaign encourages people to review their Wills and ensure they still reflect their current circumstances and wishes. At Bennett Griffin, we regularly advise clients who assumed...
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What Is A Personal Guarantee? Many businesses will, at some point in their life, require finance, sometimes very quickly. There are many reasons why financial support may be needed, including positive ones such as funding expansion or a...
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National Funeral Planning Awareness Week runs from 23rd February to 2nd March 2026, and encourages you to consider and make known your funeral wishes. One of the most effective ways to record your funeral wishes is within your Will, making...
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Whether we mark it in some way (Galentines or Palentines welcome!) or not, the 14th of February reminds us of the romantic celebration of love, but perhaps not generally of the life planning and the sensible and sensitive stuff that goes hand in...
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Bennett Griffin's Family Law team is pleased to support Family Mediation Week (26 January - 30 January 2026), but what is family Mediation and is it right for you? Family life isn’t always smooth sailing. When relationships change—through...
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Promissory estoppel and proprietary estoppel are two important legal principles in English law that prevent unfair outcomes when promises are broken. While the names are often confused, they apply in very different circumstances. Promissory...
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When a relationship is ending, one of the first things many people ask is how much it costs to get divorced. It’s completely natural to feel unsure, especially when life already feels overwhelming. At Bennett Griffin, we aim to make the...
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Grandparents play a unique and often irreplaceable role in a child's life. Many families across West Sussex, particularly in Worthing and Chichester, tell us how much stability, love and support grandparents bring. When that relationship is...
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When you are considering divorce, one of the first practical questions that often arises is: who pays for a divorce? Many people across West Sussex want clear guidance before taking the next step. This article explains how divorce fees work,...
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When married couples separate, the emotional strain often overshadows the practical steps needed to secure a clean break. Yet failing to finalise financial arrangements can leave both parties exposed to costly litigation years down the...
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When clients come to us seeking help with domestic abuse, they’re often carrying more than just fear and uncertainty. They’re also carrying the emotional weight of protecting their children, their home, and in many cases, their pets. For...
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Disputes over a will can be emotionally draining and often come with a financial sting, too. When families find themselves in court over inheritance issues, one of the biggest questions is: who pays costs in probate disputes? Understanding how...
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Domestic abuse involving children is a critical issue in UK family law, with recent reforms aiming to better protect young survivors and prioritise their safety in legal proceedings. Domestic abuse affects not only partners but also children,...
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