Dealing with a dispute over a loved one’s will can be emotionally challenging and legally complex. However, understanding the available options for resolution can help you navigate this difficult situation with clarity and confidence.
If someone is unfortunate enough to need hospital treatment, then they will often be asked who they want to be regarded as their “Next of Kin”.
A Beneficiary is someone who stands to inherit all or part of an Estate from someone who has died.
We are often contacted by people who claim that a Will is invalid because it was made as a result of “undue influence”. Equally we are often contacted by beneficiaries who claim that a will is valid – and they deny there was any undue influence. So, let’s take a look at the law.
Inheritance Disputes are in the news. Besides the regular reports of cases that have gone to trial that appear in newspapers there have recently been three television programmes about Inheritance Disputes.
Have you found yourself in a situation where you believe that a will should be disputed because the deceased lacked mental capacity?
This is a complex and sensitive matter, but understanding the process can help you navigate through it. Here’s a brief guide to get you started.
Stephen Lawson, head of contentious probate at Nicholson Jones Sutton comments on the recent court case about the estate of Elvis Presley.
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