Contentious probate refers to a legal dispute that arises when the validity of a Will or the distribution of an Estate is called into question. This can happen when a family member or other interested party feels that they have not been fairly treated in the Will, or they suspect […]
A Deed of Variation is a useful tool which enables your estate (by agreement) to change the contents of your Will after you have passed away. It is difficult to predict the exact value of your estate and therefore if any Inheritance Tax is payable after you die. A Deed […]
If a loved one has appointed you as an executor in their Will, this means that you have been appointed by them to carry out the wishes of their Will. It is likely that you will need to obtain a Grant of Probate before you are able to deal with […]
Lasting Powers of Attorney or ‘LPAs’ are often not thought about until it is too late. There may be a time in your life when you no longer have the physical or mental capacity to make informed choices about your finances, health or care decisions. This could be through accident […]
Your Will is an important document, and it should be reviewed after any major life event or change in circumstances to ensure that it still reflects your wishes. Some life events revoke a will meaning it is no longer valid. If you pass away without a Will your loved ones […]
Proportionality is at the forefront of all litigation following the introduction of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). The aim is to achieve a just result with appropriate speed and expense. The overriding objective, covered under CPR 1.1 requires Courts to deal with cases justly and at proportionate cost. When working out [...]
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