Main reasons for contesting a Will in the UK
It is becoming increasingly common for Wills to be contested when
Adrian Altman | Director | Senior Solicitor, Family Law Department | Head of Wills & Probate Department
Adrian Altman
Adrian Altman completed his Law Degree at Manchester Metropolitan University before being called to the Bar in 2002 and cross qualifying as a Solicitor in 2005. Adrian joined the team in 2017 and is a Senior Solicitor based at the Parc Menai office where he specialises in Family Law, his focus being on divorce, financial issues and disagreements concerning children. A member of Resolution and the Law Society Family Law Panel, he regularly appears in Courts across North Wales, Chester and the North West of England.
Adrian has also been in place as the Head of the Wills and Probate department since January 2019 and enjoys advising and guiding clients on aspects of private client work including Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration (probate).
Whether it is Family Law or Wills and Probate, Adrian always delivers his expert advice in a clear, friendly, professional manner.
Adrian was made a Director of the Firm in February 2024.
Posts by Adrian Altman
Upcoming changes to conveyancing process expected
The conveyancing process is changing and there are some amendments and updates expected that are set to
What is the difference between Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)?
Powers of Attorney are designed to allow trusted figures to make decisions for you if
Potential solutions for separating cohabiting couples
Recent statistics have revealed that the number of unmarried, cohabiting couples has increased significantly in
Increase in LPA numbers reported in UK
The number of Lasting Power of Attorney applications has increased significantly in
Autumn Budget changes encourage renewed need for making Wills
Recent legislative changes have made it more important for those without a Will in 2026 to consider
National changes around domestic abuse revealed
The Domestic Abuse Commission has developed new guidance recently, which will be adopted within the judicial system to put the rights and needs of domestic abuse victims and survivors first.
Predictions for UK Wills in 2026
Many legal experts including Wills solicitors in North Wales are anticipating that 2026 will bring about several changes to
UK family law changes expected in 2026
During 2026, there will be several updates to family law in the United Kingdom, many of them building on
Recent child custody statistics in the United Kingdom
Recent statistics have shown that millions of children each year are affected by divorce and separation in
Autumn Budget highlights need for business owners to review Wills
Since the Autumn Budget in 2025, experts in Wills have noticed an increasing need for business owners to review their Wills.
UK government makes U-turn on farmer’s inheritance tax
In the Autumn budget in 2025, Rachel Reeves announced far-reaching changes to the inheritance tax regime. However, in December 2025, new pronouncements meant that these anticipated changes to
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