
A look back over the past year for a roundup of developments and interesting news relating to succession law, trusts, and will writing.

A look back over the past year for a roundup of developments and interesting news relating to succession law, trusts, and will writing.

We recently had a look at some myths with Lasting Powers of Attorney, so here are 10 common misconceptions about writing a Will as well.

For this instalment of 'In CASE you missed it', we’ll look at Rea v Rea & Ors [2019] EWHC 2434 (Ch).

Many of you will already be aware that marriage revokes a Will unless it is clear that you were making it in contemplation of marriage, but did you know that divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership also has an effect on your Will?

As much as we try to encourage testators to speak with the people they wish to appoint as executors to inform them of their choice, some people will one day find themselves surprised with the role.

It’s time again for “in case you missed it”, where we examine key cases in relation to will writing and other estate planning activities to keep you up to date on recent developments in the law. This time we’ll look at Naylor & Amat v Barlow & Others [2019] EWHC 1565 (Ch).

Wills can get downright bizarre. Here’s a look at some odd bequests drawn both from our own personal experience and famous people’s well-known wishes.

A survivorship clause is a clause in a will that makes a gift to a beneficiary conditional upon them surviving the testator by a set period of time.

A recent case concerning who will inherit following the deaths of an elderly couple is causing strife for two stepsisters.

What happens to my social media accounts when I die? We will look at the big four social media platforms and how they can be managed on your death.