‘Suspicious’ Wills could soon be easier to challenge
What the Law Commission proposes – in brief The Law Commission has recently published a raft of recommendations to change the law surrounding Wills in England and Wales. We will be looking at some of the most significant of those proposals in a short series of articles. One of their important proposals is to change […]
The Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 and Cohabitees
In 2021, it was reported there were around 3.6 million cohabiting couples in the UK – an increase of 144% since 1996. But, has the law kept up to date with these societal changes?
Understanding Will Rectification
When can a Will be rectified? A Will can be rectified when there are errors, ambiguities or omissions that fail to accurately represent the testator’s intentions. These errors could be due to various reasons, such as drafting mistakes, misunderstanding of legal terms or changes in circumstances that were not properly accounted for at the time […]
Hirachand v Hirachand: What can we expect from the Supreme Court?
On 18 December 2024, the Supreme Court is expected to hand down its decision in the case of Hirachand v Hirachand [2021] EWCA Civ 1498.
Shielding Trustees: Understanding Beddoe Orders and Their Importance in Trust Litigation
In this article, Rebecca Westwood looks at the purpose and process for Beddoe order applications, in relation to contentious trust disputes.
Parker v Felgate – is it being underused?
The rules of testamentary capacity, in the context of executing a Will, that are set out in Banks v Goodfellow (1869-70) LR 5 QB 549 are often discussed, as they form the basis of the working day for many private client and Will, trust and estate disputes solicitors. But what is less discussed are the […]