I’m going to start by saying how important it is to ensure that you have a Will in place. Unfortunately, sometimes our loved ones put this off, believing it to be onerous, or not appreciating that the inevitable is sooner than they thought What happens is there is no Will? We would always advise carrying out a […]

A recent case has emphasised the potential issues and pitfalls that can arise from homemade DIY wills as there are no lawyers involved in the Will drafting process. In the case of Henrietta Ingram & Anor v Simon Timothy Abraham & Anor, Joanne Abraham passed away in 2021. She left behind two children, Henrietta and […]

When a loved one goes missing it is emotionally draining for their friends and family who are left wondering where they are and whether they are safe. As well as this, the situation can be practically draining, as you have to deal with matters that are left behind, such as paying a mortgage and bills. […]

Since the death of Aretha Franklin in 2018 there has been an ensuing battle between the children of the superstar regarding who should inherit the singer’s fortune. This week the press is awash with the outcome of a lengthy court battle where the Judge has ruled that a hand-written note that was discovered at the singer’s […]

For many, we plan for our future through the making of a Will, which essentially makes clear your wishes for your estate when you die. However, oftentimes very little consideration is given to the planning for the future for your needs when you are living, and importantly who would legally step in and take care of […]

The recent sad events surrounding Nicola Bulley going missing in Lancashire brought up memories for many, of Claudia Lawrence’s disappearance in Yorkshire in 2009. The key difference in the cases is that Claudia has never been found. Back in 2009, when a person went missing, there was no law or even precedent for what should […]

Although it is important for everyone to make sure that they have a Will in place, a Will has been stereotyped as something for ‘older people’ and is often not something that young people think about putting in place. Here are six reasons why it is important for young people to have a Will. As […]

Why a codicil may be a better way of updating your Will rather than making a new Will from scratch. What is a codicil? A codicil is a document that modifies a previously executed Will. It is typically used to make small changes to a Will, such as adding or removing a beneficiary or changing […]

The Probate process may seem straightforward, but that does not mean that it is not without its pitfalls, and it is very easy for things to go wrong. In this blog we do not intend to talk about claims against estates or disagreements between beneficiaries and executors, instead we will focus on other things that can go […]