Why making a Will is so important
An estimated two thirds of adults in the UK have not made a Will. We look at what happens to your property when you die without having made a Will.
3 legal documents every adult in England and Wales should have
Every adult in England and Wales should have three simple legal documents in place to reduce the stress and worry should anything happen to them.
If I claim against an estate, how much am I likely to get?
We look at the approach of the Courts in relation to assessing how much to award in claims against estates, including the recent case of Wellesley.
18 surprising reasons to make a Lasting Power of Attorney
Put the kettle on, make yourself a cuppa and check out our top 18 surprising reasons to make a Lasting Power of Attorney rather than leaving things to chance.
Making an Inheritance Act claim
Have you found yourself left out of a Will where you think the Deceased ought to have provided for you? In these circumstances, you may be able to claim.
Does your Will allow for a beneficiary’s change of circumstances?
We look at keeping your Will up to date & planning for the possibility that a beneficiary’s circumstances may have changed at the point of your death.
Making a Will following separation or divorce
In this article we look at the implications of separation and divorce on your Will and offer our advice on where the pitfalls and problems can lie.
Wellesley v Wellesley (2019): an unsuccessful Inheritance Act claim
A recent claim made under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 has provided food for thought on a number of points that can arise in such cases.
The dangers of a DIY Lasting Power of Attorney
There are many potential pitfalls & problems with making a Lasting Power of Attorney. We reveal the common issues & why using a lawyer is a sound decision.
“I was promised something before the testator died”
If someone promises you something but doesn’t take steps to carry out that promise before they die, you may be able to make a claim against their estate.