
Sometimes, a gift is given by a person who contemplates that they may die soon. This is known as a “gift in contemplation of death”.
Sometimes, a gift is given by a person who contemplates that they may die soon. This is known as a “gift in contemplation of death”.
It is generally down to “who gets what” and the value of the estate which is involved in the decision making when contesting a Will.
We’re delighted to have been an exhibitor at The Society of Will Writers Annual Conference and to celebrate the Society’s 25th anniversary.
A recent ruling by the High Court determined that a claim brought by 3 sons for a share of their mother’s £1 million family home was unsuccessful.
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.
When writing a will it’s important that you get your wishes down for who should be appointed as executors, trustees or guardians and how your estate should be distributed in a binding fashion.
In the majority of cases where a beneficiary dies before a testator and there is no substitute beneficiary named then the gift is invalid and fails.
Ever wondered about succession rights for cohabiting couples?
Most people collect a lot of ‘stuff’ over the course of their lives. Some valuable in real monetary terms, and some valuable from a sentimental perspective. Much of these personal possessions fall under the definition of ‘personal chattels’.
It’s no surprise that in a digital age the question of ‘what happens to my bitcoins when I die?’ has been brought to our attention.