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,…
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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…
What if a Caveat prevents the estate from being administered?
As we have discussed in an earlier blog, if a caveat has been lodged with the probate registry, it has…
Caveats / Preventing a Grant when there are concerns about the Will
In this post, we explain what a caveat is and discuss when a Caveat should be obtained and what will…
What if somebody who acted as if they were your parent failed to make provision for you?
A claim for reasonable financial provision from the estate of a deceased person are generally brought by those who had…
Larke v Nugus – Enquiries for concerns about the validity of a will
We have encountered many cases where there is a suspicion that a loved one’s will might not be valid, but…
The Golden Rule
This week’s blog post is intended to supplement the guidance provided in C-PAID’s previous posting about “testamentary incapacity”. It is…
Do I really have to go to court?
The advent of the No Win No Fee agreement has seen a significant increase in the number of people who…
Undue Influence
In this post, we will consider the issues that must be considered if there is a suspicion that the Will-maker…
What if there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the making of the Will? Want Of Due Knowledge and Approval
Do you suspect that your loved-one’s Will does not truly reflect the kind of provisions that he/she wanted to make?…