People regularly ask us, ‘Can I remove a caveat?’ The simple answer is that you can remove a caveat, and here is an explanation of the steps that you need to take. For expert guidance on inheritance and will disputes
What can you do if you’ve been excluded from a Will?
If you’ve been excluded from a Will then then what are your legal options? When someone has been wrongly or unfairly excluded from a Will then their options may include challenging the legal validity of the Will, making a claim
The forfeiture rule in probate
In this article we consider how the forfeiture rule applies to the administration of an estate in cases where the deceased has been unlawfully killed. This is not an area of probate law that is often considered, but it is
Who can make an Inheritance Act claim?
Leading inheritance dispute lawyer, Naomi Ireson, takes a look at the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, and explains who can make an Inheritance Act claim. The Inheritance Act allows people to make a claim for financial provision
What is an Inheritance Act claim?
Making a claim under the Inheritance Act For expert guidance on inheritance and will disputes contact our specialist solicitors for a free consultation. Call us on 0333 888 0407 or send an email to [email protected]. So, what is an Inheritance Act claim? The
How does marriage or divorce affect a Will?
The impact of marriage or divorce on the validity of a Will We look at the frequently asked question, ‘How does marriage or divorce affect a Will?’ Marriage Whie it is likely that consideration of your Will will not be
What are my property rights when separating from my partner?
I’m separating from my partner and there is a dispute over who owns our property – what are my legal rights? Our inheritance team looks at your property rights when separating from your partner. The Trusts of Land and Appointment
Inheriting a property with someone living in it
What is the legal position when inheriting a property with someone living in it? A question that our contentious probate team gets asked on a regular basis is, “What is the legal position when inheriting a property with someone living
Gifts by an attorney
Can an attorney make a gift? Our inheritance dispute team examines the question, “Can an attorney make a gift?” The general rule regarding attorneys (and deputies) is that they should not make a gift from a person’s estate. However, someone
What is the time limit for making an inheritance claim?
It is vitally important to be aware of the time limit for making an inheritance claim. This is what you should know. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows claims to be made for ‘reasonable financial provision’