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Inheritance – Daughter’s Lies Trigger Rare Finding of Fraudulent Calumny
Sick and vulnerable people can be prone to the malign, even fraudulent, influence of relatives or others who…
Failure to Make a Will Triggers Family War Reminiscent of Greek Tragedy
Failing to make a professionally drafted will positively invites disputes between your loved ones that can take on…
Make a Will and Appoint a Professional Executor – Two Ways to Avoid Conflict
There is ultimately only so much that you can do to prevent your loved ones falling out over…
Law Firm’s Document Archive Proves Decisive in Resolving Bitter Will Dispute
One of the very many advantages of having your will professionally drafted is that, if the original document…
Interpreting Wills That May Be Ambiguous – High Court Guidance
Even with the most careful drafting, there is always a risk that a will may be capable of…
Judges Have No Power to Rewrite Valid Wills – Guideline High Court Ruling
Judges have no power to rewrite your will after your death so as to achieve a result which,…
Wealthy Businessman’s Companion Entitled to Pension Fund Death Benefit
The question of whether one individual is financially dependent on another is critical to the outcome of many…
High Court Declares ‘Illiterate’ Business Tycoon’s £100 Million Will Invalid
Your assets are your own and, when making your will, you have complete freedom to leave them to…
Think Hard Before Changing Your Will – High Court Cautionary Tale
Keeping your will up to date is a very good idea, but making changes that are likely to…
Making a Will? You Should Think Hard About Family Members’ Expectations
When making your will, you are perfectly entitled to bequeath your assets to whomever you choose. As a…
Lasting Powers of Attorney – Why it Makes Sense to Appoint a Professional
Many people very sensibly confer lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) on others so that their affairs can be…
Moral and Legal Obligations are Different – Family Inheritance Dispute
There can be a world of difference between a moral obligation and a legal one. The High Court…
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