Inheritance Act Claims by adult children
The case of Miles v Shearer was back in the High Court in July 2021. The adult daughters of Tony…
Read moreWhat are the grounds for challenging a Will?
There are several ways that the validity of a Will can be challenged. Any challenge to a Will would be…
Read moreDeeds of Variation
If you have just been given responsibility of handling a Will after a person’s death you may find that updates…
Read moreWhere there’s a Will…
We all know of the importance of making a Will but, as Aretha Franklin’s family have realised, we do not always consider…
Read moreLack of knowledge & approval – can it make a will invalid?
For a Will to be valid there are a number of criteria which the Testator must meet, the Testator being…
Read moreCase Study: The Validity of a Will – Nutt V Nutt 2018
On 19 April 2018, Master Clark gave judgment in the estate of Lily Rose Nutt. Our Senior Associate Kerry Hull…
Read moreReform to Wills – Imminent Changes Afoot?
The process of making a valid Will is currently governed by the Wills Act 1837 – but a consultation may…
Read moreEstranged Daughter Succeeds in Will Dispute
A Judge has awarded an estranged daughter £30,000 in yet another unprecedented move by the legal system. Our Senior Associate…
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