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Signed, Sealed… Disputed: Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Hidden Handwritten Wills

When the Queen of Soul passed away in 2018, she left more than just a legacy of timeless music –…
1 year ago
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Making Your Will – Minimising the Risk of Challenge

There is never a bad time to emphasise the importance of good planning….
1 year ago
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Removing a Trustee or an Executor

There are circumstances where a trustee simply no longer wishes to act and wishes to step down. Equally a trustee…
2 years ago
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Family dispute – have you been left out of a family Will?

People can apply to the courts if they can show that the deceased person’s Will does not make reasonable financial…
5 years ago
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Who could make a claim against my Will?

Where it is not possible to resolve a Will disputes amicably, court action might be the only alternative, but it…
5 years ago
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My Will, my assets – so it’s my choice!

A testators freedom is compromised by the state’s expectation that a person making a Will should not leave their family…
5 years ago
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Can a stepchild contest a Will?

The simple answer is… yes. A stepchild could legitimately bring a claim as they would fall under the category of…
5 years ago