InheritanceLarke v Nugus – Enquiries for concerns about the validity of a will29 Mar 20190We have encountered many cases where there is a suspicion that a loved one’s will might not be valid, but…
AdviceThe Golden Rule7 Jan 20190This week’s blog post is intended to supplement the guidance provided in C-PAID’s previous posting about “testamentary incapacity”. It is…
AdviceDo I really have to go to court?28 Nov 20180The advent of the No Win No Fee agreement has seen a significant increase in the number of people who…
ValidityUndue Influence28 Nov 20180In this post, we will consider the issues that must be considered if there is a suspicion that the Will-maker…
ValidityWhat if there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the making of the Will? Want Of Due Knowledge and Approval28 Nov 20180Do you suspect that your loved-one’s Will does not truly reflect the kind of provisions that he/she wanted to make?…
ValidityWhat if the Deceased lacked the ability to make a Will? Testamentary Incapacity28 Nov 20180Was the Will-maker suffering from some kind of mental impairment? Do you fear that the Will-maker could not have understood…
Proprietary EstoppelEnforcing the terms of a promise28 Nov 20180Usually, when a person seeks to challenge a will or contest probate, it is because he or she has not…
Mutual WillsEnforcing an agreement never to change wills28 Nov 20180A Will is a document that can never truly be unchangeable. Even if a term in the Will stipulates that…
InheritanceLate Inheritance Claims and Getting Around The Problem28 Nov 20180Are you worried that it is too late to bring your contested probate case? Have you been told that you…
InheritanceWere you financially dependent on the Deceased?28 Nov 20180What can you do if a loved-one was helping you out financially, but has died and has failed to make…
InheritanceWhat if somebody who acted as if they were your parent failed to make provision for you?28 Nov 20180A claim for reasonable financial provision from the estate of a deceased person are generally brought by those who had…
InheritanceWhen a parent has failed to make provision for you28 Nov 20180What can you do if a parent fails to make expected provision for you in his or her Will? At…