What if the executor is unwilling to administer the estate?
It can be very frustrating for a beneficiary if the executor appears to be ignoring his obligations. The estate must…
Advice
What if the executor is unsuitable for the task at hand? Unsuitable Executors
What can you do if the executor of the estate is unsuitable for the task at hand? There are remedies…
Rectification
What can you do if it is clear that the will does not properly reflect the intentions of the will…
A Forged Will Or A Fraudulent Will
A forged or fraudulent Will will always be invalid. The term “forged will” tends to be used to refer to…
An existing entitlement to a share in the deceased’s property
What can you do if you own a share in the will maker’s property, but the will seeks to give…
When A Spouse Fails To Make Reasonable Provision
What can you do if your spouse dies without making adequate provision for you? It is genuinely a rare circumstance…
Can provision ever be obtained for a divorced spouse?
It is not unusual for a divorcee to expect to receive provision from the estate of their former partner. Unfortunately,…
What is a Grant of Probate, and what is a Will?
Grant of Probate A Grant of Probate is the official Court document that confirms which people have authority to deal…
Can a Will be contested?
We are consulted regularly by those who are concerned that they might not have received their rightful inheritance. They come…
On what grounds can you contest a Will?
Are you concerned that you may not have received your rightful inheritance? Would you like advice about challenging a will…