2 min readDrafting a will isn’t a particularly enjoyable task. Precisely why more than 40% of adults aged 55 and over in the United Kingdom don’t have one. Nevertheless, formalising the allocation of your assets in the event of your death is one of the most important things anyone will do during their lifetime. What many overlook … Read more
2 min readBy law, a final will and testament must represent a clear, complete and valid account of the deceased party’s wishes. It must specify precisely how their estate and assets should be distributed, following their death. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a will to contain any number of discrepancies, or be open to interpretation in … Read more
2 min readLosing a loved one can be an especially challenging time in life. Unfortunately, legal quarrels and disputes following bereavement are far from uncommon. To discover that you have been excluded from a will or allocated less than you were entitled to can be upsetting and infuriating. You may also find yourself in a situation where … Read more
2 min readWho Do We Help with Will, Trust & Estate Disputes? Losing a close friend or family member is one of the most difficult experiences a person can face in their lifetime. Unfortunately, these upsetting times can be made even more difficult by disputes regarding the deceased individual’s will or estate. Will, trust and estate disputes … Read more
2 min readA trust is a fiduciary relationship which places a third-party trustee between a beneficiary and the assets or property they legally own. Unfortunately, trust disputes following the death of a trustor are far from uncommon. If the beneficiary feels for any reason that the terms and conditions of the trust are unfair, they may take … Read more
2 min readWhen an individual with a valid life insurance policy passes away, benefits are paid to the parties named in their policy. However, it is not uncommon for disputes to occur regarding the allocation and value of life insurance benefits. At an already sensitive and emotionally charged time, life insurance disputes can make bereavement even more … Read more
2 min readIt’s often assumed that property disputes only occur when a deceased individual had an extensive and valuable estate to pass on. In reality, disputes have become increasingly common – even when there is little to no wealth at stake whatsoever. Both for financial and sentimental reasons, property disputes in the wake of bereavement are surprisingly … Read more
2 min readDealing with the administration of a deceased individual’s estate can be sensitive and stressful at the best of times. Irrespective of whether you are a beneficiary or executor, you may benefit from qualified legal support. If you have any questions or concerns regarding probate or you wish to contest a final will and testament, contact … Read more
2 min readIn the wake of a surgical procedure of any kind, the last thing most people want is a heated courtroom confrontation. Unfortunately, everyone makes mistakes – doctors and surgeons being no exceptions to the rule. Astonishingly, a recent Johns Hopkins study determined that medical mistakes and malpractice are the third most common cause of premature … Read more
2 min readAlternative dispute resolution (ADR) represents a flexible, accessible and cost-effective alternative to formal legal action. With most issues involving asset distribution following bereavement, it is perfectly possible to settle the matter without courts involvement. In fact, court intervention for settling will and estate disputes should be considered only as a last resort. Of the various … Read more
