Interest Claims
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An increasing number of contentious probate cases arise from what can be called Interest Claims. They are so-called because a…
Secret Trusts And Half Secret Trusts
Some unusual contested probate cases provide examples of inheritance disputes and challenges to a will where one person asserts that…
Rectification
What can you do if it is clear that the will does not properly reflect the intentions of the will…
An existing entitlement to a share in the deceased’s property
What can you do if you own a share in the will maker’s property, but the will seeks to give…
When A Spouse Fails To Make Reasonable Provision
What can you do if your spouse dies without making adequate provision for you? It is genuinely a rare circumstance…
Can provision ever be obtained for a divorced spouse?
It is not unusual for a divorcee to expect to receive provision from the estate of their former partner. Unfortunately,…
Can a Will be contested?
We are consulted regularly by those who are concerned that they might not have received their rightful inheritance. They come…
On what grounds can you contest a Will?
Are you concerned that you may not have received your rightful inheritance? Would you like advice about challenging a will…
What if somebody who acted as if they were your parent failed to make provision for you?
A claim for reasonable financial provision from the estate of a deceased person are generally brought by those who had…
Larke v Nugus – Enquiries for concerns about the validity of a will
We have encountered many cases where there is a suspicion that a loved one’s will might not be valid, but…