Category: Wills and Probate
In December, after five years of hard work and study I was successfully rewarded with the recognition of becoming a fully qualified member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists. Being welcomed into a group of such highly skilled Lawyers is a real achievement, particularly as it recognises the work which I, and […]
In a recent survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics, it was found that the number of cohabiting couple families continues to grow faster than married couples or lone parent families with an increase of 25.8% over the decade between 2008 and 2018. The number of same-sex couple families has grown by more than […]
Yes, it is possible to vary a Will after someone has died, and there are legal provisions that allow for this. This process is typically done using a Deed of Variation, which gives beneficiaries the ability to alter how the estate is distributed, even after the death of the individual who made the Will. What […]
In recent news, you may have come across headlines asking, “Could a text become your will?” This refers to a recent Law Commission report exploring whether the current laws regarding wills should be updated to reflect modern technology. The idea of using a text message or email as a legal will is a fascinating, yet […]
