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31.8.2023 | Suzanna Baker

Can a Lasting Power of Attorney Be Challenged?

The number of people recognising the importance of making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has risen dramatically in recent...

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older lady
2.8.2023 | Suzanna Baker

Undue Influence in Wills

Contesting a Will Due to Undue Influence Undue influence occurs when someone pressurises another person to change their Will in...

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26.7.2023 | Sophie Price

Wills Disputes: The Duty To Account Is Not...

Beneficiaries frequently ask us whether trustees or personal representatives can be required to provide a financial account. Their request may...

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9.6.2023 | Katie de Swarte

Will Dispute Case Law

New Births And New Relationships? Review Your Will To Avoid A Dispute You’d imagine a wealthy businessman with assets...

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9.6.2023 | Katie de Swarte

Proprietary Estoppel Case Law

On A Lick And A Promise? The First Hurdle In Proprietary Estoppel Claims Solicitors are increasingly instructed by clients who...

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older couple
9.6.2023 | Katie de Swarte

Of Bad Character: Undue Influence Claim Succeeds

Naidoo v Barton: undue influence and the risks of mutual wills Can someone’s bad character be used to prove...

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22.5.2023 | Elspeth Neilson

Case Law: Dementia-Induced Mild Cognitive Impairment

Dementia is a harsh reality for increasing numbers of families. Sadly, it means the disputed wills solicitors at Osbornes Law...

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1.3.2023 | Jan Atkinson

How to prevent someone contesting a will

It is fairly rare in my experience for a parent to write a child out of their will but that...

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last will and testament disputes
27.10.2022 | Jan Atkinson

Contesting A Will Case Studies

Will dispute on grounds of lack of capacity Our contesting a will solicitors acted for the claimants, the adult daughters...

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20.7.2022 | Suzanna Baker

What should I do if I think a...

If the contents of a will come as a surprise, then one of the things to check is whether the...

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