She Who Laughs Last? Pets, Perpetuities, and Other Problems with the Last Will and Testament of Taylor A. Swift. Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' may be the only pop song to feature a contentious probate dispute. This article considers the drafting problems of Taylor Swift's Will from the perspective of the law of England and Wales.
Armstrong v Armstrong & Anor (Re Remedy) [2025] EWHC 2054 (Ch) Mr Andrew Sutcliffe KC sitting as a High Court judge. Judgment considering the appropriate remedy for a claimant who had proved his proprietary estoppel claim and his alternative claim for entitlement under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) 1975 Act.
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HA v EN [2025] EWHC 2436 (Fam) The Hon. Richard Todd KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge). Court varies Xydhias agreement, imposing significant contingent reduction in maintenance following change in circumstances.