The world is moving fast and the law is being accessed differently. People have choices as to how they wish to settle their disputes. The options are becoming greater as to how disputes are settled. Mediation allows you to take control of your own future;...
Under English Law, a person is free to leave by Will his estate to whomever he wishes to, including leaving everything to charity. In a recent case, an elderly mother left her estate of £500,000 jointly between two charities. She was widowed, and...
The courts have confirmed that a person’s domicile of origin is not easily displaced. Domicile is an important concept in Wills and Probate and issues often arise in contentious probate cases and claims under the Inheritance Act 1975. The default...
Throughout the course of a day we meet clients who are concerned about the prospect of spending their life savings on paying for their care in their old age thus leaving little or no inheritance for their families. Even though leaving an inheritance may...
Despite being an important legal activity, the business of Will writing is completely unrestricted and anyone can set up in business to provide a Will writing service - even if they have no formal legal qualifications or training. Given the social,...