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Farmer was Bound by Promise to Leave Farm to His Son
The son of a farmer whose final will disinherited him has succeeded in his proprietary estoppel claim and…
Man Awarded Costs Against Brother in Will Dispute Case
A man who successfully challenged his mother’s final will is likely to recover the lion’s share of his…
Woman Had Capacity to Revoke Will, High Court Rules
When disputes arise as to the validity of wills, the evidence of the deceased’s solicitors can be crucial.…
Woman Fails to Overturn Stepfather’s Final Will
A woman who was left just £1 when her stepfather passed away has failed in her challenge to…
Forfeiture Rule Disapplied in Assisted Dying Case
In certain circumstances, a person who has unlawfully killed another is precluded from benefiting as a consequence of…
Elderly Man Lacked Capacity to Make Final Will
The High Court recently upheld a claim that an elderly man’s final will was invalid on the grounds…
Understanding the Importance of Legal Advice in Wills and Probate
At Challenor Gardiner Solicitors, we understand that dealing with Wills and Probate can be a sensitive and often…
Half-Brother Entitled to Benefit from Family Trust
The High Court has recently ruled that a man is entitled to benefit under a family trust despite…
Businessman’s Final Will Ruled Invalid
The High Court has ruled that a businessman’s final will, which left most of his estate to his…
Woman and Ex-Husband Must Repay Funds Missing from Mother’s Estate
A woman and her ex-husband who allegedly lost substantial funds belonging to the woman’s mother have been ordered…
Will Made Following ‘Predatory’ Marriage Set Aside
The will of a man who married his carer less than a year before he died and left…
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…
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