The Chenery Will Case: High Court issues judgment on a Will written on Young’s fish fillet and Mr Kipling mince pies boxes
In a significant ruling, the High Court has upheld the validity of a will written on cardboard food packaging, allowing…
Posts by Paul Wood FRSA
Hirachand v Hirachand: Supreme Court provides clarification for Inheritance Act claims and Section 5 financial assistance
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Hirachand v Hirachand [2024] UKSC 43 offers vital clarity for anyone considering a claim…
The Inheritance Act and Hirachand v Hirachand: A Landmark Case Reshaping Contentious Probate and CFAs
In the realm of contentious probate, few pieces of legislation carry as much weight as the Inheritance (Provision for Family…
Son Sues Father Over Broken Promise to Inherit £2M Chicken Farm
In a bitter High Court battle that highlights the perils of relying on verbal promises in family businesses, Kevin Renaut,…
Increase in Probate Fees from May 2024
Probate Fee Increase: Balancing Improved Services and Executor Concerns As of May 2024, the fee for applying for a Grant…
What happens when someone dies without making a Will? The rules of intestacy (Updated for 2024)
Have you been told that you don’t inherit anything from a loved-one’s estate “because of the laws of intestacy”, but…
Kaur v Singh: The power of the Inheritance Act 1975 to protect surviving spouses who were not provided for
The recent case of Kaur v Estate of Karnail Singh & Ors [2023] EWHC 304 (Fam) demonstrates the vital role…
Rea v Rea – Court of Appeal overturns High Court’s finding of undue influence over 2015 will
The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal against a High Court decision that a daughter, Rita Rea, had procured…
Leonard v Leonard: a testamentary incapacity landmark ruling from High Court
In a significant decision for contested probate and will challenges, Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE in High Court has provided…
Spencer v Spencer: son wins claim against father’s estate over promises to inherit family farm
In a recent High Court decision, a son’s lifelong commitment to his family’s farm, based on his father’s assurances that…