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Stay updated on developments in wills, trusts and probate law. Our articles offer guidance on estate planning and administration, reflecting the expertise of our dedicated team of solicitors in Oxford.

This Is What Happens If You Wait Until Sickness Strikes Before Making a Will
Making a will when you are close to death and without professional assistance is an effective means of…
Missing Backpacker’s Tireless Mother Granted Declaration of Death
When people go missing and are not heard from for years, there has to be a point where…
Judicial Little Grey Cells Exercised to the Full in Unusual Will Dispute
The ins and outs of will disputes often resemble the plot of an Agatha Christie novel and require…
Confronting Mortality – Professional Advice Helps Produce Order from Chaos
Confronting mortality is never easy and many people put off making decisions critical to their own future, and…
Everyone is Fallible but Taking Professional Advice Remains the Best Course
No one could ever say that practising law is easy and even the most careful solicitors are fallible.…
Creating a Family Trust? Are You Sure It Reflects Your True Intentions?
Rather than giving money to your children directly, you may choose for a variety of good reasons to…
Tribunal Excludes Furnished Lettings Business from Inheritance Tax Relief
In a ruling of interest to anyone engaged in renting out furnished properties, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has…
Clerical Errors in Your Will or Codicil Can Create Discord After You Are Gone
Even apparently obvious or trifling clerical errors in a will or codicil may provide fertile ground for dispute…
This Is Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Making a Will Until Advanced Old Age
You are never too old to make a will, but failing to consult a solicitor before you reach…
Racing Driver’s Inaccurate Will Leaves His Heirs with Unwelcome Headache
The task of administering your estate after your death will be made all the harder if your will…
Lasting Powers of Attorney – Appointing a Professional is Often Best
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are a sensible means of ensuring that your affairs are kept in order…
Is Your Home Owned by a Loved One? What Happens if He or She Dies?
If your home is owned by a loved one you may feel secure, but you can be left…
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