What are the requirements for contesting a will on the grounds of a lack of ‘knowledge and approval’? Kelly Carr (nee Schofield) of @WrightHassall explains the complexities.
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At Traceinline We help solicitors and others solve their research needs by combining traditional genealogy and modern tracing agent services for a wide range of situations. https://t.co/cyxK8JzVB1
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Good article on the UK's attitude to Wills ... including how age affects who you'd leave money to:
81% of under 35's say they'd leave money to someone other than family (charity or friend).
This drops to 47% of over 55's.
https://t.co/wYM9gZn28b
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What happens if a loved one passes ... and they haven't done a will?
Our handy guide steers you in the right direction to help you navigate your way through ... https://t.co/WdEhtDAkgs
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After a couple died of hypothermia at home, their stepdaughters pursued a High Court battle over who died first to determine who would inherit the £300,000 estate. Find out the judge's ruling on this very unusual inheritance dispute: https://t.co/uaPUV45r5W
Can’t find a loved one’s original Will after they die? What to do next - Article by Ruth Coles, #Wills#Probate and #MentalCapacity legal specialist in #Keynsham. https://t.co/qRTD3V4ZCM
When I post a Will to client for signature, I give lecture about witnesses staying in your presence + you in theirs. I'm sure clients think I'm boring, but you have assume that after death, witnesses will be quizzed about whether you all stayed in the room.
Boring but true, JCx
Our Bristol Roundtable is currently taking place! Today we will be discussing:
- Challenges in Probate
- Recruitment, Skills and talent within Sector
- Preparing for Future Success
- And finally a presentation by our sponsors Mark Allwood & Fiona Daborn from Will Aid.
“Have you considered including a charity in your Will?”
I ask to raise awareness. Many clients give in their lifetime and don’t want to give in their Wills, some want to give a sum of money, and some include charities if everyone’s “wiped out,” a good alternative to Queen, JCx