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Wills, Trusts and Probate

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7th December 2023

The rise in unregulated wills – and the horrors they leave behind

When it comes to vulnerable members of society, protecting them is key. This summer, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation looking at potential law breaking…

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4th December 2023

National Grief Awareness Week

This week is National Grief Awareness Week; an annual campaign organised by The Good Grief Trust to raise awareness of grief & to provide support for those who…

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28th November 2023

Larke v Nugus Requests: Unlocking the Secrets of Wills

A Larke v Nugus request is a type of request that is often made when there are concerns regarding the validity of a Will. It involves asking the…

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14th November 2023

Issues with homemade Wills

When making a homemade Will, there are various risks that might result in the Will not having been drafted correctly and might ultimately result in the Will being…

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9th November 2023

What happens to your digital assets upon death?

In a digital world where technology manages most of our data, it is important to consider what happens to our digital assets when we die. Will they be…

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2nd November 2023

When should you review your Will?

Most people know the benefits of having a proper Will in place but not everyone knows when or how often to review them.  Set out below are three…

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30th October 2023

Understanding the Intestacy Rules: Who gets your estate?

On 5th July 2023, due to the recent high inflation, the government has updated the Statutory Legacy (Fixed Net Sum) to £322,000; this applies to deaths on or…

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19th October 2023

Gary De’Ath retires after almost 50 years in the profession

When I entered the profession in February 1974, there were no computers on desks. High Court and Court of Appeal Judges wafted through New Square, Lincoln’s Inn acknowledging…

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18th October 2023

How can I benefit a potentially vulnerable beneficiary in my Will?

For many of us, deciding where we would like our Estate to pass when we die is one of the most difficult decisions we will make. Perhaps that…

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16th October 2023

Jones v Jones shines a light on the rise in undue influence in the context of Wills

What is undue influence in the context of Wills? For a Will to be valid, amongst other things, it must be made on a voluntarily basis and without…

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