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Posts by Paul Wood FRSA
The recent case of Kaur v Estate of Karnail Singh & Ors [2023] EWHC 304 (Fam) demonstrates the vital role…
Rea v Rea – Court of Appeal overturns High Court’s finding of undue influence over 2015 will
The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal against a High Court decision that a daughter, Rita Rea, had procured…
Leonard v Leonard: a testamentary incapacity landmark ruling from High Court
In a significant decision for contested probate and will challenges, Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE in High Court has provided…
Spencer v Spencer: son wins claim against father’s estate over promises to inherit family farm
In a recent High Court decision, a son’s lifelong commitment to his family’s farm, based on his father’s assurances that…
Could an Interest Action resolve your estate dispute?
Losing a loved one often means uncertainty around managing their financial affairs. Different people may feel they have a right…
How do I know if a Will was witnessed correctly?
Discovering that a loved one has passed away brings a myriad of emotions, alongside the necessity to deal with the…
If you suspect dishonesty in the making of a Will…
Suspicions of fraud or deception in the making of a will can leave intended beneficiaries feeling distraught over missing out…
The Inheritance Act: making a claim on behalf of the ill stepchild of the Deceased
Losing a loved one can be difficult enough without the added stress of being left without reasonable financial support from…
Have you relied on a promise that was later broken when a loved one passed away? Proprietary or Promissory Estoppel
When promises are made that induce reasonable reliance and detriment, the legal principle of proprietary estoppel may provide recourse if…
As featured in Yahoo: when equal isn’t equitable
C-PAID and founder Paul Wood FRSA were recently featured in articles for Yahoo and GOBankingRates discussing how to equally split…