When you make a will, you are deciding what will happen to your assets once you’ve died, but it isn’t always as clear cut as that. In certain situations, UK wills can be challenged or ‘contested’ [contesting a will is also known, especially amongst lawyers, as “contentious probate”]. Here’s a
When I was in law school, I knew that I was going to be a trusts and estates attorney. I had been working for a trusts and estates attorney for a few years prior to going to law school so I knew that this was my destiny. The reaction I
Secret #1: Pressure Ulcers (Bed Sores) are avoidable! Secret #2: Nursing home employees may falsify medical records to cover up neglect. Secret #3: Government agencies do not have enough staff or funding to adequately police nursing homes. Secret #4: After a nursing home injury or death, it is important to seek immediate legal consultation.
The new president of the Family Division courts has echoed previous plans to make the Court of Protection open to the public. The plans have been talked about for some time now, and it was reported yesterday that the new president Sir James Munby agreed with the plans. The Court
It’s not uncommon for a family member’s last will and testament to go challenged in court, but it’s very uncommon for the challenge to be successful. Often, unhappy heirs or disinherited children will threaten to contest, but once they do even the quickest internet search and realize that the odds
In early July the Law Society launched its first recognised quality standard for wills and estate administration. The Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) will open for applications from firms on 31 October 2013. It is aimed at SRA-regulated practices that offer will drafting, probate and estate administration services. The
Losing some-one close to you is never easy and dealing with the aftermath of their death can be a tough task even when you have professional help. Unfortunately, bereavement can often lead to disagreements among the family or difficulties in dealing with the estate. We run through some of the most common
INHERITANCE IN THE ABSENCE OF A WILL IN SPAIN In Spain, when there is no will, the Civil Code determines the principles to respond the question, who inherits? Applying to the various possible situations: If the deceased was unmarried and had no children, the parents inherit. If there are no parents,
By Emma Fuller We understand that some people are nervous of approaching Solicitors if they need help with Probate as there are concerns of the costs. However, not everyone charges in the same way. We have several pricing options, which helps families to get the help they need, but gives
It has recently been brought to attention that there has been a great rise in door-to-door solicitors in the UK. This is worrying as there have been multiple cases of individuals paying a significantly larger amount than what they should be paying as fraudsters and unregulated salesmen take advantage of
“The post I wrote for your site was far more successful than any other post I’ve ever done!” Ian Nuttall
“Fantastic Service. Went above and beyond to highlight the good work done by our law firm.” Cian
