Challenging a Will, Forfeiture and Inheritance

When making a Will in England, basically, you’re free to do as you wish. That said, you must consider who has a ‘claim on your bounty’. Whether your Will makes reasonable provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and whether there is a binding obligation on you. Whatever you put in…

Deathbed Gifts and Your Estate

The Coronavirus pandemic has driven many to think more about organising their Estate after they die. If you make a Will, you can stipulate who your beneficiaries are. However, surveys show that fewer than 50% of the UK’s adult population have made a Will. Furthermore, experience over the past months shows that circumstances can change…

Funeral Arrangements & Burial Disputes

It’s not uncommon for families to fall out over funeral arrangements or possession of a loved one’s ashes. So, who has the ultimate say, and what can you do? The Law Legally, a deceased person is not property – no one owns a body. Therefore, a body can’t be gifted or disposed of in a…

Partnerships & Accreditations