Wills, Trusts and Probate
High Court Aids Widow Left in Precarious Position by Husband’s Death
If someone on whom you depended for support has died……
Inheritance and the Impact of Intestacy on Stepchildren
In an era of increasingly fluid family relationships, many children are brought up by step-parents – but what is the consequence of…
Father Who Disinherited Daughter Lacked Capacity to Make a Valid Will
You are perfectly entitled to write your children or other close family members out of your will, but such a course can…
What Does ‘Survivor’ Mean? High Court Resolves Inheritance Doubts
Words are not numbers and even the most careful draftsperson cannot guarantee that the meaning of a will is always clear beyond…
Dying With Your Affairs in Disarray is a Poisoned Legacy for Your Loved Ones
Not every life is profitable, at least in financial terms, and it is important to remember that your debts do not die…
Judge Unravels Agatha Christie-Style Plot to Detect Will Forgery
Agatha Christie would struggle to imagine the plots of some inheritance disputes that come before the courts. That was certainly…
Record Amounts of Inheritance Tax Being Paid in UK
A record amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) is being recouped from UK taxpayers by the Treasury, according to recent data published…
Father’s Failure to Make a Will Plunges His Widow Into Legal Difficulties
One of the best things you can do for your loved ones is to sign a professionally drafted will. As a High Court case showed, failing to take…
Court Honours Woman’s Intentions by Correcting Clerical Error in Her Will
Even the most carefully drafted will can contain inadvertent clerical errors that leave room for doubt as to the document’s true meaning…
Making a Will? This is Why You Should Appoint a Professional Executor
Family relationships can be red in tooth and claw and appointing relatives, rather than a professional, as executors of your will can …