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29th May 2018

Conduct in an Inheritance Act Claim

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”) allows certain applicants to recover money from the Estate of a deceased person if they have been unfairly excluded.

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Was it signed?

Important update for witnessing a Will.

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18th May 2018

Who will be the Litigation Friend?

This is an interesting decision concerning the power of the Court to determine whether a party to proceedings should have a say in the appointment of a representative on behalf of an opposing party who did not have capacity to represent herself

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11th May 2018

Is there a time limit to make a claim under the Inheritance Act?

Is there a time limit to make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975? Noel explains the time restrictions in his latest blog.

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13th December 2017

Understanding Deathbed Gifts

Deathbed gifts – which also go by the antiquated term Donatio Mortis Causa (DMC) – bypass the usual requirements when a person wishes to leave part or the whole of their property to chosen beneficiaries.

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14th November 2017

Can a Cohabitant make an Inheritance Act claim?

Cohabitation is woven into our society and is amongst the fastest growing areas of family life. Since 1996 it has been possible for cohabitants to make a claim against their deceased partner’s Estate.

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25th October 2017

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