Category: Wills
Caveat; what’s that?
The word ‘caveat’ is Latin and means literally ‘let him beware’. In terms of will disputes, it means a notice […]
Wife excluded from late husband’s will brings successful claim and is awarded 50% of his estate
The recently decided case of Kaur v Estate of Karnail Singh & Ors [2023] EWHC 304 (Fam) serves to remind […]
To Bind or Not to Bind? – Pitfalls of Mutual Wills and How They Differ from Mirror Wills
Mutual Wills are a type of Will, often called a ‘Mutually Binding’ or a ‘Mutually Irrevocable’ Will, for many reasons, […]
When can a ‘mistake’ in a will be corrected?
A headline in the Mail on 20th January 2023 is a classic example of not letting the facts get in […]
Inheritance disputes with difficult executors; what rights do beneficiaries have?
An online article in the Telegraph raises a very typical inheritance dispute situation; ‘Rebecca Smyth’ is due to inherit a […]
It’s Update Your Will Week 2023; How can Ridley & Hall help you
This week (23rd – 29th January) is Update Your Will Week, an awareness campaign hosted by Solicitors For the Elderly (SFE) […]
Which Will?
In cases involving the validity of a will, it’s perhaps obvious to say that the person bringing the claim should […]
How best to make provision for your adopted child in your Will
At Ridley & Hall, we provide specialist advice to adoptive families on a range of issues such as Wills. Many […]
Who are Executors and what are their duties?
Naming someone as an executor in a Will is an onerous duty, making them responsible for ensuring that the deceased’s […]
Son alleges will forgery by mother
Very few inheritance disputes where fraud or forgery is alleged end up in Court. So, a current High Court case […]
