Revocation / Challenging a revoked will
It may be possible to challenge a will by alleging that the document was revoked by the will maker during…
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Lack Of Testamentary Intention
The subject matter of this contentious probate article is often raised alongside issues of “testamentary incapacity” and “want of due…
Interest Claims
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…
What if the executor is unwilling to administer the estate?
It can be very frustrating for a beneficiary if the executor appears to be ignoring his obligations. The estate must…
What if the executor is unsuitable for the task at hand? Unsuitable Executors
What can you do if the executor of the estate is unsuitable for the task at hand? There are remedies…
Rectification
What can you do if it is clear that the will does not properly reflect the intentions of the will…
A Forged Will Or A Fraudulent Will
A forged or fraudulent Will will always be invalid. The term “forged will” tends to be used to refer to…
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,…
What is a Grant of Probate, and what is a Will?
Grant of Probate A Grant of Probate is the official Court document that confirms which people have authority to deal…