Families still find conversations about inheritance, estate planning and preparing for end-of-life very difficult and tend to avoid it where possible.

Families still find conversations about inheritance, estate planning and preparing for end-of-life very difficult and tend to avoid it where possible.
New research from Prudential has revealed a growing desire amongst parents to keep control over how any money they leave after they die is spent by their children.
The UK’s Supreme Court has given its long-awaited decision in the case of Ilott v The Blue Cross and others, which concerns an estranged daughter’s challenge to her mother’s will.
The publication of findings from several recent research projects has given an interesting insight into current trends and opinions with regards to inheritance planning.
Disputes between family members over wills and inheritances are unfortunately more common than people might think, and a number of interesting examples have recently been reported in the media.