Articles #stepchildren

Adoption changes legal parent-child status. See how this affects intestacy, Wills, stepchildren and when dependency claims may apply.

How to protect a partner and keep children’s inheritance on track when you have stepchildren, a second marriage, or a blended family.

How deliberate exclusions work in a Will, who may still be able to claim under the Inheritance Act 1975, and how to reduce dispute risk with clear, coherent planning.