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Opinion  |  05:08:24

If you believe that a will should be contested, then you’ll probably have lots of questions you want to ask us. We regularly deal with Will disputes and aim to find solutions which best…

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Opinion  |  23:03:23

Many people are choosing to write a Will or review their estate planning in the current circumstances. We take a look at the options for bestowing gifts, either to family or others, or to…

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Opinion  |  15:03:19

In the recent case of Cowan v Foreman a widow attempted to make a claim on an estate 17 months after the relevant deadline had passed. The judge refused to give permission for her late claim, suggesting a stricter approach should be adopted by the court in the future. However, a recent decision in the case of Bhusate v Patel, to allow a widow to make a claim over 25 years out of time, suggests that this strict approach may not be adopted for every case.

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