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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…
Will Made Following ‘Predatory’ Marriage Set Aside
The will of a man who married his carer less than a year before he died and left…
High Court Ruling in Will Forgery Case
An allegation that a will is a forgery can be hard to prove. However, such an allegation was…
Ruling That LPAs Not Valid Upheld
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) allow you to appoint someone else to make decisions in respect of your…
High Court Rules on Costs of Will Dispute
Those responsible for administering an estate are generally entitled to recover the costs properly incurred in doing so…
Waiting Time for Grants of Probate Falls
Following concerns last year about delays in processing probate applications, recent figures from HM Courts and Tribunals Service…
Varying a Statutory Will – Requirement to Notify Beneficiaries
If a person lacks the capacity to make a will for themselves, it is possible to make a…
Inheritance Disputes – Costs Risks Can Be Reduced
Arguments about what someone promised before their death can lead to significant legal costs. However, if faced with…
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