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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…
Declaration of Father’s Death Opens Way for Son to Receive Inheritance
When people go missing, the need to provide closure for their families and to clarify inheritance issues demands…
Disinherited Widow Can Pursue Reasonable Provision Claim Despite Delay
If someone on whom you depend financially dies without reasonably providing for you in their will, you should…
Ambiguous Wills – Court of Appeal Gives Effect to Deceased’s Intentions
Where words used in a will are ambiguous, judges will strive to interpret them in a way that…
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