Two recent studies have given an interesting insight into how prepared families are when it comes to transferring and inheriting wealth.

The publication of findings from several recent research projects has given an interesting insight into current trends and opinions with regards to inheritance planning.

A woman has lost her legal bid in the French courts to overturn the will of her late husband, reports the Telegraph.

It is widely recognised that writing a will is an effective way of ensuring that your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes after you die.

Estate disputes and legal challenges to wills are becoming more common, and reports of such cases are often reported in the media.