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24th October 2023

Does Marriage Revoke a Will?

Lattimer v Karamanoli was an interesting battle over whether a Will should be revoked by marriage is heading for trial. In this article, Noel McNicholas provides his thoughts and explores this case in further detail.

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Proprietary Estoppel in Inheritance Disputes

Settling inheritance disputes can be legally and emotionally complicated. In this piece, we further explore proprietary estoppel - what it is, how it works, and when it comes into play with inheritance conflicts.

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20th October 2023

Contentious Probate Series Part 4 - Fraudulent Calumny

Have you ever heard of the term fraudulent calumny? In will disputes fraudulent calumny means deceitful and harmful remarks made to manipulate a testator's intended beneficiaries. Part 4 of Noel McNicholas's series explains this in more depth.

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18th October 2023

The Risk of Booking Removals Prior to Exchange of Contracts

While it's tempting to lock in removals based on tentative dates, it's best to wait until contracts are exchanged to avoid losing your deposit if delays arise. In this blog, Conveyancing Executive Kelly Tonge explores this further.

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5th October 2023

Contentious Probate Series Part 3 - Undue Influence

Undue influence refers to situations where a testator's Will is contested because they were improperly pressured into making a Will contrary to their real wishes. This blog explores further how it can affect individuals when it comes to their Will.

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4th October 2023

Contentious Probate Series Part 2 - Lack of Knowledge and Approval

Challenging a Will for lack of knowledge and approval questions the testator's understanding. If proven, the Will can be invalidated by the court. Part 2 of our contentious probate blog series provides you with all you need to know.

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19th September 2023

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