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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Understanding Your Rights and Deadlines in West Sussex When someone passes away, emotions run high, and decisions can feel overwhelming. But if you believe something isn’t right with the way their estate is being handled - whether it’s the...
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Picture the scene: You're a business owner, and the business has been your baby for many years. Then one day, someone comes along and makes you an offer for the business which is too good to be true. Are you in a position to sell the business...
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When someone dies, their estate usually goes through a legal process called probate. This is where the will is validated and assets are distributed. But what happens if someone believes the will isn’t valid, or suspects foul...
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We’re proud to share that Bennett Griffin LLP has once again been recognised in two of the UK’s most respected legal directories: The Legal 500 and the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2026. This continued recognition reflects our commitment to...
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Protecting Your Business from Personal Life Events When you’ve spent years building your business, the last thing you want is for personal life events to disrupt what you’ve worked so hard to create. But for many business owners, marriage or...
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If you are considering selling your business, the timing of your sale could make a real difference to how much tax you pay. Since April 2025, the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate under Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) has risen to 14% (up from...
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Handling the estate of a loved one is a significant responsibility that comes with substantial legal and financial implications. As an Executor of a will, your role is to ensure assets are managed properly and distributed in line with the...
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When a loved one’s final wishes depart from what you anticipated and an unexpected beneficiary stands to gain, undue influence in a will may be at work. This covert form of pressure can distort the true intentions of someone at their most...
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When someone appoints an executor in their will, they entrust that person with honouring their final wishes, administering the estate and safeguarding beneficiaries’ interests. In the ideal scenario, the executor acts impartially, communicates...
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