Society of Will Writers Blog Articles

Looking at case law is the easiest way to assess how courts will deal with matters of contention with Wills....

A case at the end of last year highlights the extent to which people will go to inherit money which...

This week the Telegraph reported that the aptly named ‘vulture syndrome’ is to be blamed for the increase in disputes...

When making decisions about the property and welfare of a person lacking mental capacity the overarching principle pursuant to the...

The provisions of a Will are normally contained in one properly executed document and if changes or additions are to...

A city law firm has reported three-fold rises in High Court disputes over Wills. Wedlake Bell put this down to...

Before a Will can be admitted to probate the district judge or registrar must be satisfied that it was duly...

The Coroners and Justice Bill overhauls the law on the coroners’ service, creating a post of chief coroner for England...

What to do after a death in England or Wales Introduction When someone close to you dies, there are many...

Inheritance Tax is a considerable concern to most clients particularly when they begin the process of writing a will and...