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High Court Ruling Underlines the Pitfalls of Making ‘Inflexible’ Mutual Wills
It is legally possible for couples to make mutual wills by which each binds the other not to…
Wife’s Death Six Months After Divorce Settlement Triggers Guideline Ruling
Financial settlements reached by divorcing couples are binding – but what if they are based on assumptions that…
High Court Comes to Aid of Widow Left Almost Penniless by Husband’s Will
Failing to make reasonable provision for your dependants in your will is to positively invite discord between your…
Pensioner with ‘Mild Cognitive Impairment’ Capable of Making a Valid Will
To make a valid will, you need a certain level of mental capacity. However, as a High Court…
Making a Will? Court Ruling Underlines the Benefits of Professional Advice
Engaging a professional to draft your will and give advice has many advantages that may not be apparent…
Businessman’s ‘Hopeless Disorganisation’ Triggers Bitter Inheritance Dispute
Business owners who carelessly intermingle corporate funds with their own money positively invite confusion – and dispute between…
Making a Will? Thought About Appointing a Professional Executor?
When you die, it is the executor or executors of your will who will bear the burden of…
Feel That You’ve Been Done Out of an Inheritance? Contact a Solicitor Today
If you feel that you have been unjustly denied an inheritance, you should get in touch with a…
Bequests to Disabled Relatives – Professional Advice is Essential
Leaving money to a disabled relative in your will is obviously a worthy act. As a High Court…
You Are Obliged Reasonably to Provide for Your Dependants in Your Will – No More
When making a will, it is vital to remember your obligations to family members and others who depend…
Cancer Sufferer’s Belated Will Triggers Bitter Family Inheritance Dispute
Those who delay making a will until they are at death’s door create a very real risk of…
High Court Rescues Trustees from Severe Tax Consequences of Mistake
The role played by trustees can be legally complex and they are not immune from making mistakes that…
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