So, I am not much of a television viewer and if I do watch television, I am very picky about what I watch. However, something has caught my eye this week and I am intrigued by a new drama starting on channel 5 tonight at 9.00pm called “The...
Contentious Probate and Disputes
Contentious probate refers to disputes that arise regarding the validity and administration of wills and estates. In the United Kingdom, the number of cases relating to contentious probate has witnessed a significant increase in recent years. This...
A recent High court ruling has ruled that a deceased Widow was entitled to a 50% share in the deceased estate. While the decision is not particularly surprising, it reinforces the rights of a deceased spouse to receive “reasonable financial provision...
Is Fennessy and Turner and Another [2022] WTLR 1296 a change of direction for adult claims in a 1975 Act claim or is the decision based upon the courts exercise of their discretion. 1975 Inheritance Act claims continue to be on the rise. The Court of...
Family structures tend to be more complicated than they once were. People remarry, have step-children and ex-partners. This can lead to an increased chance of disputes arising regarding Estates of those who have died. Probate disputes. This is particularly...