We are often asked what happens to a child’s inheritance if they are named in their parent’s will but die before that parent. Solicitor Chris Green looks at the legal principle that usually applies and the steps that would need

“We specialise in Inheritance Act claims and are experienced in dealing with the six month time limit in inheritance cases. Call our free helpline for a case assessment on 0808 139 1596 or send us an email.” While many people

Wills sometimes contain mistakes. In this article we look at how to fix an error in a will and why delay in doing so can be excused. The law is complicated, so if you are in any doubt about what

Undue influence is the most common reason for contesting a will in the UK. We specialise in contesting wills and are experienced in dealing with undue influence cases. Call our free legal helpline on 0808 139 1596 for initial guidance

We are regularly asked how to contest a will in England. In response to this we have prepared a two part legal guide to contesting a will in England. In Part 2 of this guide we look at the legal

We are frequently asked, ‘How do I contest a will in England?’ In response to this we have prepared a two part legal guide to contesting a will in England. Questions about contesting a will are usually raised by people

We are all familiar with the fairy-tale of Cinderella. Cinder’s mother dies and her father re-marries. The wicked step mother assumes control and favours her own children at the expense of poor old Cinderella. In the fairy tale the wicked step

A brief guide on how to remove a caveat It can come as a shock when an application for a grant of probate is rejected because a caveat has been entered against the estate. Often this will be the first

A recent court decision has addressed a commonly asked question, ‘Can an illegitimate child contest a will in the UK?’  If you are wondering, ‘Can an illegitimate child contest a will?’ then call our free legal helpline for guidance. Call

The Court of Appeal has clarified the law as to whether a will is valid if the witnesses have not signed the will. The case concerned the validity of a will made by John Henry Adrian Payne on 1 April