Contentious probate refers to any dispute about how a person’s estate is handled after their death. These disputes can take many forms, such as concerns about whether a will is valid, disagreements between executors and beneficiaries and conflicts over trusts or claims for provisions from excluded or disappointed beneficiaries.

When someone you love has experienced abuse connected to the Church of England, learning about the redress process can feel overwhelming, not just for them, but for you as well.

If you are thinking about applying to the Church of England redress scheme, it is completely natural to feel uncertain about what the process involves, or how it might affect you emotionally.

If you experienced abuse connected to the Church of England, you may be wondering whether the redress scheme applies to you.

The government’s forthcoming strategy on violence against women and girls (VAWG), due to be published next week, rightly focuses on a critical element often overlooked: changing attitudes among boys and young men.

The festive period can be a joyful time for families, but for parents undergoing separation, it can also bring added pressure. Changes to routine, heightened emotions and competing expectations can make co-parenting feel more challenging than usual. However, with a mindful planning and communication, Christmas can still be a positive experience for children.

A report obtained by the BBC shows yet again shocking information about a historical child abuse case at two former NHS mental health units in West Sussex.

Succession is a gripping watch because it shows what happens when succession planning is left vague or avoided altogether. The boardroom falls silent, loyalties fracture, and chaos begins. Unlike television, though, real families don’t get a second season to fix probate mistakes. When wills are unclear or absent, disputes erupt, estates stall, and grief turns into litigation.