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High Court Rejects Disinherited Son’s Claim to Farm
The High Court has rejected a son’s claim that he was entitled to inherit his father’s farm based…
High Court Rejects Grandsons’ Claim to Family Farm
The High Court has upheld the validity of a codicil to a woman’s will which left the family…
Will Made During Lockdown Not Validly Executed, Court Rules
A will purported to have been made by an elderly woman during lockdown has been declared invalid because…
High Court Upholds Challenge to Will on Grounds of Fraud
The High Court has upheld a woman’s challenge to a will allegedly made by her late father, finding…
High Court Dismisses Challenge to Validity of Woman’s Will
The High Court recently rejected a challenge to the will of a woman who had experienced memory issues…
Recent Trends in Wills and Probate: What You Should Be Aware Of
Planning for the future is more important than ever. Wills and probate are central to ensuring that your…
MoJ Figures Show Increase in Estates Without a Will
The best way to ensure that your estate will pass to those you wish is to make a…
Planning for the Unexpected: How to Protect Your Family and Assets
Life is full of surprises, and sometimes those surprises come when we least expect them - whether it’s…
Elderly Woman Lacked Capacity to Make Final Will
The High Court has ruled that a will made by an elderly woman less than two years before…
Waiting Time for Grants of Probate Remains Steady
Recent figures from HM Courts and Tribunals Service show that the waiting time for grants of probate has…
A Guide to Probate: Support from Experienced Solicitors in Oxford
When a loved one passes away, handling their estate can feel overwhelming - especially when you’re already navigating…
Woman Who Stole Daughters’ £50,000 Inheritance Imprisoned
A woman who stole her daughters’ inheritance has been handed a prison sentence and ordered to pay back…
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