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19th September 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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The Wedding Bells and Divorce Papers: How Marriage and Divorce Affect Your Will

The thought of discussing your Will may not always come to mind immediately amidst the flurry of organising a wedding. However, have you ever thought of how such events like marriage or a divorce can impact your Will?

18th September 2023

Contentious Probate Series Part 1 - Lack of Testamentary Capacity

In this 6 part series, we will examine the various ways to challenge the validity of a will. Part 1 covers testamentary capacity, and we explore the history of this legal area, what makes a will valid, and how we can help.

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6th September 2023

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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12th May 2023

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

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