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Aretha Franklin Will Dispute: Say a Little Prayer…
This week’s news on Aretha Franklin’s unfortunate family Will dispute raises the question on whether handwritten/DIY Wills are ever a […]
My Will is valid. How then can my last wishes be ignored?
You may find it hard to believe but it’s true – sometimes despite having a valid Will, your wishes can […]
What happens to your adopted children if you die without a Will
In January 2018 The Independent published a survey from MacMillan Cancer Support. The article began “Nearly two thirds of adults […]
Inheritance disputes – Coronavirus update for cohabitees
The current pandemic has resulted in a surge of people seeking advice about making a will. As a will disputes […]
The Will Judge’s Will; Valid or Not?
Lord Templeman was a highly respected High Court judge who laid down the ‘golden rule’ in the 1975 case of […]
Cohabitation agreements: where do unmarried couples stand?
There is a myth that couples who cohabit for a long period of time are married under common law. This […]
Cheap Wills; Hidden Horrors Revealed
Having your will prepared by a non-lawyer, on the cheap, may be highly risky for your loved ones. I recently […]
Don’t Let Your Heart Rule Your Head; Defending an Estate in a Will Dispute
When a loved one dies and you find out that someone is bringing a claim against their estate, emotions can […]
New Year…New Will?
So the decorations are down, the diets have started and your New Year’s Resolutions have been made. But when you […]