What is a Caveat? A caveat allows a person to stop a grant of probate from being issued, if they are unhappy with certain aspects of the proceedings. You can enter a caveat if the probate outcome does not align… Read More »Lodging a Caveat
Inheritance disputes naturally follow the passing of a family member or loved one. People in these situations are often dealing with the symptoms of grief and loss, as well as navigating family disputes and legal proceedings. It is not a… Read More »Coping with grief
If the Will was last known to be in the possession of the person who made it (the testator) and cannot be found on death, then the Will is presumed to have been intentionally revoked by that person. However, this… Read More »Is a Lost Will Presumed to Have Been Revoked?
Going through a grievance is always difficult, but a lot of stress can be added when you are relying on the person who has passed away to help you financially. With the added point of being a stepchild, it can… Read More »As an adult stepchild, can I make a claim for financial provision?
Is there really a difference in rights? It seems strange to assume that the inheritance rights of an LGBTQIA+ couple would be any different to those of a cishet couple; however, whilst they predominantly are the same, there can be… Read More »What are the Inheritance Rights for LGBTQIA+ Couples?
What is a Caveat? Should I seek legal advice before entering a caveat? Is it difficult to enter a caveat? How long will it take to remove a caveat? Try out the Claim Checker tool here!
Whilst the process of IVF is a widely-known fertility practice in the UK, the laws surrounding the procedure often go both unacknowledged and unconsidered, when making a Will. Many people aren’t aware that the conception of a child through IVF… Read More »The Inheritance Rights of IVF Children Explained
Contesting a Will Due to Dementia It has been recorded that there are now more than 944,000 people in the UK that are living with dementia and this number is expected to increase in the next few years. It is… Read More »Contesting a will on grounds of dementia