Publication Date 19 December 2019 Contesting a will on the grounds of 'knowledge and approval' Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item What are the requirements for contesting a will on the grounds of a lack of ‘knowledge and approval’? Kelly Carr (nee Schofield) of Wright Hassall explains the complexities.
Publication Date 17 December 2019 Challenging the myths of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 has been the subject of much discussion through the years. Katie Alsop of Wright Hassall LLP dispels some of the myths surrounding the Act.
Publication Date 11 December 2019 Solicitors increasingly raising legacy wills with clients Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item According to a tracking study commissioned by Remember A Charity, the percentage of solicitors and will-writers that start discussions about legacy giving with their clients is at an all-time high.
Publication Date 11 December 2019 Everything you need to know about fixing mistakes in wills Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item How do you fix a mistake in a will? Adam Sym of Stephensons looks at the options available when correcting errors in the wills of testators, both living and deceased.
Publication Date 4 December 2019 What to do if a new will is found after an estate has been divided Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item What happens if probate has been granted and an estate has been distributed but a new will is later discovered? Lucy Edwards of Birketts looks at the complexities of incorrectly distributed estates.
Publication Date 29 November 2019 Everything you need to know about testamentary capacity Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item In order for a will to be valid, a person must have sufficient mental capacity to make it. Laura Abbott of Wright Hassall explains the law surrounding testamentary capacity.
Publication Date 15 November 2019 Everything you need to know about will trusts Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Probate Executive at Stephensons, Adam Sym explains the mechanics of a will trust, its legal requirements, and whether using one could be right for you.
Publication Date 14 November 2019 Where should I store my will? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Storing your will securely where others can find it is the important final step in the will making process. But where is the best place to store a will? Jennifer Russell of Wright Hassall LLP looks at the available options.
Publication Date 12 November 2019 What are the responsibilities of an executor? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Being made an executor for someone's will can be daunting. But what is your role and what do you need to do? Richard Guy of Birketts explains the main responsibilities of an executor in England and Wales.
Publication Date 8 November 2019 Will the UK introduce an Electronic Wlls Act? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Uniform Electronic Wills Act, otherwise known as the "E-Wills Act", has been passed in the United States. But will this latest digital development ever catch on in the UK? Angela McCulloch of Brodies LLP investigates.