How to deal with a claim by a surviving spouse under the Inheritance Act 1975
In England and Wales, individuals have the right to make a claim against their late spouse’s estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (Inheritance Act).
Navigating the surge in Will disputes: insights from the Financial Times
In the ever-evolving legal landscape, the escalating number of Will disputes has become a focal point of concern. Drawing inspiration from a recent article in The Financial Times, titled “England’s courts see rise in the number of inheritance disputes”, we delve into the complexities surrounding this growing trend, with a focus on the insights provided […]
Executor sentenced to prison – a stern reminder about personal representatives’ duties
Being entrusted with distributing an estate and attending to the last wishes of a loved one can be daunting and knowing how to proceed can also be a minefield. If you are a personal representative who needs some assistance with a dispute which has arisen, or you have concerns about a personal representative administering an estate, we are here to help.
Is the Will Valid: What is a Larke v Nugus letter?
If you are going to dispute a Will, or defend an allegation of a Will being invalid, you need information about the circumstances around the preparation of the Will, or Wills, in question so that you can decide the basis for your challenge or defence of the Will.
Banks v Goodfellow: The common law test for testamentary capacity remains
A frequent means of challenging the validity of a Will is to claim that the person who gave instructions for the Will, known as “the testator”, did not have the required level of mental capacity, known as “testamentary capacity”.