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High Court Ruling in Will Forgery Case
An allegation that a will is a forgery can be hard to prove. However, such an allegation was…
Ruling That LPAs Not Valid Upheld
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) allow you to appoint someone else to make decisions in respect of your…
High Court Rules on Costs of Will Dispute
Those responsible for administering an estate are generally entitled to recover the costs properly incurred in doing so…
Waiting Time for Grants of Probate Falls
Following concerns last year about delays in processing probate applications, recent figures from HM Courts and Tribunals Service…
Varying a Statutory Will – Requirement to Notify Beneficiaries
If a person lacks the capacity to make a will for themselves, it is possible to make a…
Inheritance Disputes – Costs Risks Can Be Reduced
Arguments about what someone promised before their death can lead to significant legal costs. However, if faced with…
Retired Businessman’s Final Will Ruled Invalid
Having your will drawn up professionally by a qualified solicitor is always a sensible precaution, especially in later…
Challenge to Will’s Validity Rejected by High Court
The best way to ensure your assets will be distributed as you wish is to have your will…
Court of Appeal Overturns Will Dispute Ruling
Unfortunately, will disputes can sometimes be drawn out long after the passing of the person who bequeathed their…
Should Original Wills Still be Stored in Paper Form? MoJ Consults Legal Profession
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched a consultation on the storage and retention of original will documents…
Failing to Make a Professionally Drafted Will Risks Tearing Your Family Apart
Many grieving families have sadly been torn apart by a loved one’s failure to make a professionally drafted…
Want to Ensure Your Wishes Are Fulfilled? Make a Professionally Drafted Will
Having your will drafted by a professional involves only modest expense and has the great advantage of reducing…
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