Sometimes, if someone knows they are passing away they decide to make a gift to a friend or family.
They may decide, for example to hand over a building society passbook, some share certificates or some title deeds.
This gift COULD be valid even if it goes against what is said in a will and even if technical formalities are not fulfilled – for example someone would usually have to sign bank transfer forms or share transfer forms to give effect to these transactions.
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The requirements that must be met in order to form a legally valid deathbed gift are:
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Our contentious probate solicitors can assist with resolving problems including:
We, can usually offer to act on a no win no fee service for Inheritance Act claims.
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Our Inheritance Disputes Team can help with the following aspects:
Acting for a defendant in a Inheritance Disputes
Our team has extensive experience dealing with Contentious Probate matters.
We are sympathetic, understanding, and are here to help you every step of the way.
Discovering that you’ve been left out of a loved one’s will can be incredibly distressing and confusing, leaving you wondering what options you have moving forward. If you find yourself in this situation, know that there are steps you can take to address your concerns and there are potential claims you may have against an estate.
In the absence of a will, the distribution of your estate is governed by the laws of intestacy. Here’s a breakdown of who stands to inherit:
The lawyer’s answer is “It Depends”.
There are two basic ways to challenge a Will – the first way is to say that the last Will is invalid – for example because the parent lacked testamentary capacity to make a Will when they made it.
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Adele is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years experience working in the legal sector, predominantly within Litigation.
Adele joined the firm in March 2021 and is the member of the management team responsible for the firms strategy, including the growth of a number of key areas of legal practice, heading up the Housing Disrepair and Probate Teams. She also has a keen interest in technology, in particular automation, and will be working on optimising the firm’s processes.
In her spare time Adele enjoys walking the family cockapoo, watching her son play sport, travelling to new places and is obsessed with all things interiors!
Anthony completed his Legal Practice Certificate (LPC) at the College of Law in 2007. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2013 and now specialises in Contentious Probate claims.
Anthony has around 5 years experience of dealing with Contentious Probate matters Including claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision For Family and Dependants) Act 1975, Challenges to the Validity of a Will, Claims against Executors for Breach of Trust, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Devastavit.
In his spare time Anthony enjoys travelling, playing golf and bowls, and walking.
Catherine completed her law degree at the Nottingham Trent University and the Legal Practice Course at the Manchester Metropolitan University. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2004 and joined the firm in 2014.
Catherine has specialised in civil litigation since qualifying. She now specialises in Contentious Probate including financial provision claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and Will validity claims.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, and watching rugby league.
Alex completed his law degree at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the College of Law (Chester). He qualified as a solicitor in 2004.
Alex has specialised in litigation since qualifying running cases from initial letters of claim to Trial and subsequent appeals. He now specialises in Contentious Probate with a particular interest in claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision For Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
In his spare time, Alex enjoys spending time with his family, rugby, golf, reading and travelling.
Joel graduated from Nottingham Law School in 2020, with particular emphasis on International Law during his final year. During his time at University, he also undertook Pro Bono work assisting clients in various contractual and tortious issues.
Joining the firm in May 2022, Joel originally started working on the New Business Team, dealing with all incoming claims, before transferring to Contentious Probate in January 2023.
In his role within the department, Joel is tasked with dealing with all incoming contentious probate enquiries and discussing each claim in depth with every client with utmost care and clarity, ensuring each client receives the best assistance and guidance possible.
In his spare time, Joel enjoys all things sport and fitness, and is also an avid historian.
