Category: Contentious Probate
Contesting a Will: When Is a Signature Legally Valid?
The dispute heard in the central London county court was in the estate of the late Margaret Baverstock. Margaret’s daughter, […]
Adult Child Can Plunder Pirate Radio Dad’s Estate
The case of Howe v Howe heard recently in January 2025 involved Jenna Howe, 37, bringing a claim against the […]
The Dark Side of DNA Testing: Could It Cost You Your Inheritance?
At-home DNA testing can reveal surprising family secrets, but for some, these revelations may lead to unexpected consequences, particularly when […]
A Stamp of Disapproval: How Contesting a Will Can Leave You Out of Pocket | Blog
The case was “Neate-v-Heselden”. The dispute concerned the estate of Mr Ray Watts who died aged 90 in 2021. Mr […]
Widow Loses Legal Battle Over Late Husband’s Estate | Blog
When someone has died, if they have failed to make ‘reasonable financial provision’ for certain relatives or dependants, the court […]
Inheritance Claims: Why You Should Stick to Giving Your Pet Cuddles Instead of Your Fortunes
Since Karl Lagerfeld passed away in 2019, leaving his cat with a £1.2 million inheritance, the trend of leaving money […]
Secret Trusts and Wills; can you take a secret to the grave?
Most will disputes follow either one or other (or sometimes both) of two paths. Either someone argues: (1) that a […]
Steps You Can Take If You Are Overdue An Inheritance
If you’re the beneficiary of a will and you have concerns over the executors who are administering the estate, you’ll […]
