To Will Or Not To Will, That Is The Question

We are often instructed in disputes surrounding the provisions of a will and disputes can follow the death of a loved one. We are occasionally asked if a will is even worth the paper it is printed on, if it can be disputed.

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If There’s A (Valid) Will…There’s A Way

You need only set foot in well-known high street retailers to find Will kits being sold for under £20. That’s quite a tempting price when a standard Will might be £350 + VAT or more. But one must bear in mind the tremendous power and scope of a Will.

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23rd February 2023

Who’s Your BFF?

Who is the best mate? That’s one of the issues in a dispute concerning a £400,000 Estate.

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5th January 2023

Love is blind

It is very easy to get caught up in the magic but there are important legal considerations before you both say “I do”. Love may be blind but don’t be blind to the law.

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28th September 2022

The ‘common law marriage’ trap

It is a popular misconception that couples who live together are regarded as having the same rights as married couples. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The law does not recognise ‘common law marriage’. Simply, there is no such thing.

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5th August 2022

Welcome to our new Head of Private Client, Vijay Singh.

Vijay Singh is appointed Head of Private Client at Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors.

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1st June 2022

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