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The rules of intestacy play an important role in deciding how an estate should be managed and executed if someone passes away without leaving a will.
09 December 2024
If a will has been forged or subject to fraud then it will be deemed invalid – but proving an offence has been committed is difficult and often requires expert advice.
11 October 2024
A will can be challenged on the grounds of lack of valid execution if there is reason to believe the most basic legal requirements have not been met when the will was being created.
If doubts are raised over whether the testator truly understood the will, it is possible to contest it on the grounds of lack of knowledge and approval.
25 September 2024
Undue influence is often argued in will disputes but is rarely successful. This is simply because there is a fine line between offering someone advice about their will and using coercion to obtain a benefit.
17 September 2024
Ultimately, the will could be invalidated entirely or partially if the court decides the testator (the person making the will) lacked the required mental capacity.
10 September 2024
Will disputes have long captured public attention, especially when they involve celebrities or high-profile individuals.
16 July 2024
Intermeddling is a legal term that means a person has dealt with an estate to such an extent that they have assumed responsibility for it and cannot, therefore, simply "walk away" without the court's approval.
25 June 2024
In my latest article, I explore the circumstances in which executors can be removed from their position under section 50 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985.
26 February 2024
It can be disappointing to be left out of the will of a loved one if you thought you'd benefit from their estate on their death. In some very specific instances where there are appropriate legal grounds, it may be possible to contest the person's will.
07 November 2023
If you think you have valid grounds to contest a will, but you are concerned that the grant of probate has already been obtained, then you must act quickly.
31 October 2023
If you have been disinherited by your parent’s will, you may have legal recourse through the courts.
30 October 2023