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Good news for those left out of will! Disputes and Court Proceedings Blog If you were financially dependent on someone who has died you might have a claim under The Inheritance (Family and Dependants) Act 1975. 18 April 2024 4 min read
What is a Statutory Will? Disputes and Court Proceedings Blog We look at Statutory Wills and examine where a Statutory Will may be required. 6 October 2023 4 min read
Proprietary Estoppel: Guest v Guest Rural Blog The law has a way of dealing with certain broken promises, the legal term for which is proprietary estoppel. 6 October 2023 4 min read
An ageing population and the need to plan for the future Trust Blog The statistics reinforce the point that it is crucial to prepare for the future. 21 September 2023 3 min read
Family disputes - how can you settle arguments over inheritance? Will Disputes Blog Family disputes - how can you settle arguments over inheritance? 28 June 2023 3 min read
How can I challenge someone's capacity to make a will? Disputes and Court Proceedings Blog How can I challenge someone's capacity to make a will? 1 October 2021 3 min read
Be careful what you promise - Court holds elderly man to promise to leave house to a relative Trust Blog Be careful what you promise - Court holds elderly man to promise to leave house to a relative 19 May 2016 4 min read
Health and Social Care Act 2012 Health & Social Care Blog Health and Social Care Act 2012 19 May 2016 1 min read