A guide to defending a will A short guide to the law for beneficiaries, executors and administrators who wish to defend a will. For further guidance call our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0407 or send us an email.
Proprietary estoppel: The importance of witness evidence
Witness evidence in proprietary estoppel cases We are specialist proprietary estoppel solicitors with experience of dealing with claims on a no win, no fee basis. This case study tells the story of a farmer who succeeded in securing an interest in
Making gifts under a Power of Attorney
Is a gift by an attorney valid? We look at the circumstances in which an attorney can make a gift to himself, his friends or his family, from the funds of a protected party. For further guidance on gifts by
Do trustees have a duty to disclose trust documents to a beneficiary?
What is a trustees duty to disclose trust documents to a beneficiary? A brief guide to a trustees duty to disclose trust documents to a beneficiary. For further guidance you can contact our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0407
Executors charges: Can they be disputed?
Can executors charges be disputed? What is the position when executors charges are not agreed? This issue was considered in Mussell v Patience. In this case the executors sought a declaration from the court that the final estate accounts were
Disputing a homemade Will
The legal implications of disputing a homemade will Homemade DIY wills are well known for creating legal confusion. In this article we look at the risks of homemade wills and how they can result in legal disputes. For guidance on
Inheritance Act claim won by cohabitee
Cohabitee Inheritance Act success A cohabitee has succeeded in an Inheritance Act claim against her partner’s estate contrary to his explicit wishes. For guidance on making a cohabitee Inheritance act claim call our legal helpline for a free consultation on
Proprietary estoppel claim
Daughter wins family farm proprietary estoppel claim We deal with proprietary estoppel claims nationwide and won a famous victory in the Ely v Robson Court of Appeal estoppel claim. If you require legal assistance from specialist solicitors then give our
My partner has died, what are my inheritance rights?
What are your inheritance rights if your partner has died? Have you been left in financial trouble because your partner has passed away? If so, what are your inheritance rights if your partner has died? Contact us for a free case assessment
Inheritance disputes and broken promises
What can you do when someone goes back on a promised inheritance? As another inheritance dispute involving broken promises hit the headlines we look at what you can do if you have been deprived of your promised inheritance. We specialise
