Contentious Probate News & Insight

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2nd September 2024

The Global Game of Wills: A Cross-Border Probate Battle Full of Twists

Probate disputes are always unique affairs, determined by the subtleties and intricacies of family relationships. They can be made even more complex when there are international considerations and where evidence spanning years is at best opaque...

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Contesting a Will: The Case of Bond v Webster [2024] and the Importance of Testamentary Capacity

In Bond & Anr v Webster & Ors (2024) the validity of the Deceased’s Will was called into question. The trial focussed upon the instructions given to the solicitors who would prepare the final Will which was the battleground in this dispute.

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19th August 2024

Mediation in Probate Disputes - Better Sooner than Later?

Mediation is very suitable for resolving probate disputes and has many advantages over traditional litigation. In this article, Noel McNicholas gives his thoughts on the best time to use mediation in probate disputes.

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9th May 2024

Stick or Twist? When Challenging a Will Goes Awry

A no-contest clause in a Will can deter beneficiaries from challenging estate plans, but are they enforceable? In this blog, Contentious Probate Associate Solicitor Noel McNicholas explores this question further.

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8th February 2024

Contentious Probate Series Part 6 - What is a Forged or Fraudulent Will?

Noel McNicholas' contentious probate blog concludes with Part 6 on falsified wills. In his final edition, Noel examines what constitutes a forged will and their adverse impact.

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16th November 2023

Contentious Probate Series Part 5 - Failure to Execute the Will Correctly

In the penultimate edition of his Contentious Probate series, Noel McNicholas discusses failing to execute your Will correctly. This blog provides you with some vital insights that could greatly impact your future if not followed.

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31st October 2023

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