Why expats would be wise to make a Will
If you are one of the estimated 5.5 million British people who live abroad and you die intestate (without a Will), then you may leave behind a tricky situation.Obviously, different countries have different legal systems and even different jurisdictions, so for...
The challenge of establishing testamentary capacity
Establishing the testamentary capacity of the testator has long been a challenge for those tasked with drafting a Will. It is not always a clear-cut decision, and any assumptions made by the practitioner could be flawed, opening the door to potential disputes in the...
What is the difference between Wills and Probate?
Most people want to bestow their wealth upon whom they please, usually making provision for their loved ones, which is why they make a Will. A Will is a binding testamentary document (one that creates, removes or transfers a right to, or interest in, an asset or...
What is estate administration?
Basically, estate administration is the process of handling the tax and legal affairs of someone after their death (not to be confused with Probate which is part of estate administration and specifically refers to applying for the document - the Grant of Probate if...
Why are Wills made during lockdown being contested?
It comes as little surprise that will writing services have been in significant demand during the recent lockdown period due to the coronavirus, but perhaps more surprising is the likely rise in the number of these wills being contested. And with the surge in...