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…
Inheritance
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…
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…
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…
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…