In a minimally conscious state, a 72-year-old woman was unable to tell anyone what she wanted in terms of medical treatment or intervention, this left the court to decide on her behalf, taking into account what she might have wanted.
Court Decides True Wishes of Pensioner in Minimally Conscious State Read More »
By making sure your Will is effective and clear you can ensure that there will be no disputes within the family and harmony is maintained, which is one of the more compelling reasons to see a solicitor to make your Will.
Will Disputes Can Be A Family Tragedy – Don’t Let It Happen To You Read More »
An oath made in Court cannot be broken without retribution, as the following case shows where an accountant was given a 12-month prison sentence because he had forged his late mother’s Will.
Accountant Jailed For Contempt Of Court After Forging Mother’s Will Read More »
A recent High Court case outlined the need for a solicitor when drafting and signing a Will. This will ensure that your wishes are carried out with minimum fuss and cost.
The Cost Of Short Cuts To Making a Will – Time & Money! Read More »
When you make a Will, if you have anyone who is dependent on you – which would include children or in the following case older people, you have a legal obligation to make reasonable provision for them.
Reasonable Financial Provision In Wills – Court Rejects Appeal Read More »
Becoming an executor of a Will, be it for a friend or a family member, is a responsibility both in a moral sense and a legal one. The following case demonstrates this when an executor did not distribute a £240,000 woman’s estate as the Will directed, and was jailed as a result.
Be Careful Who You Trust – Appoint A Solicitor As Your Executor Read More »
Mental capacity is one of the considerations when a Will is determined to be valid, which is a good reason to make your Will as soon as possible with the help of a solicitor. The case of a man who left it until a couple of months before he died of cancer allowed an opportunity for his relatives to challenge the Will in the High Court.
Putting Off Making Your Will? Do It While You Can! Read More »
If you want your wishes to be carried out according to your Will then seek legal advice so, should it be challenged, the High Court who will examine its contents closely are sure you had thought through all the implications.
Make Your Will Challenge Proof – Use A Lawyer Read More »
In a time when relationships are not necessarily forever it is essential to check that your will has kept up with changes in your life. The following case demonstrates the sad situation that could result if you don’t.
Make Sure Your Will Is Kept Up To Date Read More »
The following case highlights how important it is to seek the advice of a lawyer when setting up a trust fund as investors discovered when they sought to claim $18 million awarded to an inventor’s idea, which the court rejected.
Protect Your Investments by Creating a Trust – Seek Legal Advice Read More »
 
 
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