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What happens to your adopted children if you die without a Will
In January 2018 The Independent published a survey from MacMillan Cancer Support. The article began “Nearly two thirds of adults […]
Financial Abuser Avoids Repayment
It was widely reported in the press recently that Yvonne Davies, who stole around £115,000 from her aunt between 2013 […]
The Inheritance Act and Minor Children
Can minor children make a claim against an estate? Yes. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows […]
How do you dispute a Will?
When people talk about ‘will disputes’ (in England & Wales) what they are actually referring to is usually one of […]
Guidance on restarting house moves and viewings during lockdown
Late on Tuesday evening, 12th May, came the announcement that house moves and viewings could restart under amendments being made […]
Lockdown – use the time to get your affairs sorted!
Let’s all make use of this time that we have been given and get our affairs in order. Wills and […]
Inheritance disputes – Coronavirus update for cohabitees
The current pandemic has resulted in a surge of people seeking advice about making a will. As a will disputes […]
Fake news; missing people and the 7 year rule
Fake news– when an adult gone missing they cannot be presumed to have died until 7 years after the date […]
Being a will executor: frequently asked questions
Our Wills & Probate team have been receiving a significant number of enquiries during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the […]
How to use an injunction in a will dispute: a tale of two sisters, one estate and zero intention to pay
There are times when you need to fight fire with fire. In a dispute over money or a property if […]
