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Even when the circumstances surrounding a will are as legally-compliant and straight-forward as possible, it’s still a very distressing and difficult time. Therefore, when the idea of an individual not being of sound mind is taken into account, this can make it significantly more difficult to handle. It’s consequently important to know what to do […]
Read moreAretha Franklin burst onto the worldwide music scene in the 1950s, developing a career that transcends her passing in 2018. Franklin’s voice and presence endure. But her family now deals with a stunning conundrum after the discovery of two wills. So wild is the news that a handwriting wills expert is now necessary to determine […]
Read moreDo you know what evidence to contest a will of a family member is most critical? When a family member dies, it’s often a difficult grieving period for everyone who was close to them. Unfortunately, surprises in the testator’s will can cause more upset during this time. Often, some people find there are suspicious circumstances […]
Read moreWe say it often: experiencing the death of a loved one is never easy. When there are financial matters to attend to after they pass away, this adds even more distress to the grieving process. However, when it comes to the legal right to dispute a will, you need to explore your options. Before you […]
Read moreWhat would you do if a family member’s will is fraudulent? Fact is, this is an upsetting time for all the friends and family who knew them. Often, the Will they leave behind is the last thing on someone’s mind. People are still grieving over the death of a family member, after all. However, there […]
Read moreKnowing how to handle a trust dispute is becoming increasingly relevant to inheritance affairs. It provides a unique way to minimise estate taxes, for one thing. Also, trusts are becoming a more popular solution instead of wills for when you wish to leave money to a family member after death. The thing is that while […]
Read moreThe cost of dying is increasing and only set to rise due to new inheritance tax and death reforms. Couple this with the rising cost of coffins and probate fees. In short, it means that dealing with a loved one’s death will become a cause of debt in the future. It seems that inheritance tax […]
Read moreThere may be many reasons why a family member’s will is contested. It may be that a family member feels subject to unfair treatment. Perhaps the will exists under negligent circumstances. For instance, the author of the will didn’t have the mental capacity to understand the legal document. Or there may be suspicions around the […]
Read moreIs it worth making a will dispute when all is said and done? The passing of a loved one is a distressing situation, and all the more so when you may have to dispute a will. It’s easy at the moment to dismiss the idea of disputing it. You want to ease the situation as […]
Read moreA man gets 12 months in prison for his attempts at forging a will for his mother-in-law. Brian Fairs, 77, is guilty of copying and pasting Gillian Williams’ signature, then forging a will to try and ensure a share of her £100,000 estate. His wife, Julie Fairs, also earns a conviction of forgery and fraud. […]
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