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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.

The Importance of Regular Will Reviews
Reasonable Financial Provision Cannot Include Success Fees
Under Section 58A(6) of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, a success fee payable as part of…
Farmer was Bound by Promise to Leave Farm to His Son
The son of a farmer whose final will disinherited him has succeeded in his proprietary estoppel claim and…
Man Awarded Costs Against Brother in Will Dispute Case
A man who successfully challenged his mother’s final will is likely to recover the lion’s share of his…
Woman Had Capacity to Revoke Will, High Court Rules
When disputes arise as to the validity of wills, the evidence of the deceased’s solicitors can be crucial.…
Woman Fails to Overturn Stepfather’s Final Will
A woman who was left just £1 when her stepfather passed away has failed in her challenge to…
Forfeiture Rule Disapplied in Assisted Dying Case
In certain circumstances, a person who has unlawfully killed another is precluded from benefiting as a consequence of…
Elderly Man Lacked Capacity to Make Final Will
The High Court recently upheld a claim that an elderly man’s final will was invalid on the grounds…
Understanding the Importance of Legal Advice in Wills and Probate
At Challenor Gardiner Solicitors, we understand that dealing with Wills and Probate can be a sensitive and often…
Half-Brother Entitled to Benefit from Family Trust
The High Court has recently ruled that a man is entitled to benefit under a family trust despite…
Businessman’s Final Will Ruled Invalid
The High Court has ruled that a businessman’s final will, which left most of his estate to his…
Woman and Ex-Husband Must Repay Funds Missing from Mother’s Estate
A woman and her ex-husband who allegedly lost substantial funds belonging to the woman’s mother have been ordered…
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