An existing entitlement to a share in the deceased’s property
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What can you do if you own a share in the will maker’s property, but the will seeks to give…
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Can a Will be contested?
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On what grounds can you contest a Will?
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What if a Caveat prevents the estate from being administered?
As we have discussed in an earlier blog, if a caveat has been lodged with the probate registry, it has…
Caveats / Preventing a Grant when there are concerns about the Will
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What if somebody who acted as if they were your parent failed to make provision for you?
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Larke v Nugus – Enquiries for concerns about the validity of a will
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