AdviceWhat if the executor is unwilling to administer the estate?26 Sep 20200It can be very frustrating for a beneficiary if the executor appears to be ignoring his obligations. The estate must…
AdviceValidityWhat if the executor is unsuitable for the task at hand? Unsuitable Executors19 Sep 20200What can you do if the executor of the estate is unsuitable for the task at hand? There are remedies…
AdviceInheritanceRectification12 Sep 20200What can you do if it is clear that the will does not properly reflect the intentions of the will…
AdviceValidityA Forged Will Or A Fraudulent Will5 Sep 20200A forged or fraudulent Will will always be invalid. The term “forged will” tends to be used to refer to…
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AdviceInheritanceValidityWhen A Spouse Fails To Make Reasonable Provision23 Aug 20200What can you do if your spouse dies without making adequate provision for you? It is genuinely a rare circumstance…
AdviceInheritanceCan provision ever be obtained for a divorced spouse?16 Aug 20200It is not unusual for a divorcee to expect to receive provision from the estate of their former partner. Unfortunately,…
AdviceWhat is a Grant of Probate, and what is a Will?9 Jul 20200Grant of Probate A Grant of Probate is the official Court document that confirms which people have authority to deal…
AdviceInheritanceValidityCan a Will be contested?6 Jan 20200We are consulted regularly by those who are concerned that they might not have received their rightful inheritance. They come…
AdviceInheritanceValidityOn what grounds can you contest a Will?2 Jan 20200Are you concerned that you may not have received your rightful inheritance? Would you like advice about challenging a will…