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When someone makes a Will, in order for it to be valid they must have testamentary capacity. This means that they must understand the implications of making the Will. We look at the details and what to do if you believe that someone did not have the mental ability to make a valid Will. It […]

It sometimes happens that an individual promises to pass on an asset in their Will to another party, but when the time comes, the recipient finds that it has not been left to them. In certain circumstances, it is possible to make a claim against the estate for the asset. To be successful, the claimant

The new Labour government has been criticised by UK farmers after reducing Inheritance Tax relief on agricultural assets to £1 million. The Inheritance Tax threshold for other individuals will stay frozen until 2030, meaning that as estates increase in value over time, more Inheritance Tax will be payable, and more estates will attract the tax.

If you are a beneficiary entitled to receive an inheritance following a death, you may have concerns if the estate’s executors or administrators fail to take the necessary action to wind matters up. If delays are extensive, you may need to take action. The assets in an estate need to be protected and it is

Pet ownership has increased over recent years, with an estimated 36% of households owning the UK’s 13.5 million pet dogs. Cats are not far behind, with 29% of households owning 12.5 million cats. But what happens to pets owned by a couple if they separate? Prenuptial agreements are arrangements made between a couple setting out

Wills disputes can be damaging to family relationships as well as draining an estate of funds and causing lengthy delays in the administration process. If a disagreement arises after someone’s death, it can quickly escalate at a time when emotions are running high and those involved may have different opinions as to what the deceased

If you find out after someone dies that a mistake has been made in their Will, it may be possible to have this rectified. It can be a shock to find out that a Will does not accurately reflect how the deceased wanted their estate distributed or that a clerical error means that their Will

While most people understand the importance of making a Will, the National Wills Report 2023 found that 56% of adults have not made one. We look at some of the reasons why people put off the task. Having a Will is your opportunity to ensure that your estate passes to those whom you want to

As unscrupulous companies continue to invite older individuals and couples to put their homes into asset protection trusts to avoid payment of care home fees, we explain the dangers. Asset protection trusts are often promoted by unregulated and uninsured firms and the sale of these schemes has been described as the next big mis-selling scandal.