Contentious Probate News & Insight

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10th January 2025

Success Fees and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the "1975 Act")

The Supreme Court’s decision in Hirachand v Hirachand (2024) has settled a key question under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 - read on to find out more.

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How NOT to handle an Inheritance Dispute

Our final wishes are always an emotive subject.

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21st October 2024

Is it Enough? Maintenance and the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 ensures fair financial provision for those left out of a will or inadequately provided for. But what exactly does “maintenance” under this Act mean?

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30th 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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2nd September 2024

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

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