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…
Posts by Paul Wood FRSA
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…
Could an Interest Action resolve your estate dispute?
Losing a loved one often means uncertainty around managing their financial affairs. Different people may feel they have a right…
How do I know if a Will was witnessed correctly?
Discovering that a loved one has passed away brings a myriad of emotions, alongside the necessity to deal with the…
If you suspect dishonesty in the making of a Will…
Suspicions of fraud or deception in the making of a will can leave intended beneficiaries feeling distraught over missing out…
The Inheritance Act: making a claim on behalf of the ill stepchild of the Deceased
Losing a loved one can be difficult enough without the added stress of being left without reasonable financial support from…