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Is it legal to ban a relative from attending a funeral?

Here, we discuss who is ultimately responsible for arranging a funeral, and whether a legal right to ban individuals exists in the UK.

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A guide to pre-death agreement disputes in the UK

We outline the issues you should be aware of when considering making a claim after promised assets by a loved one are subsequently left out of their will.

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Enduring Powers of Attorney in Northern Ireland: planning for the future

In this insight, Alison Reid discusses how to put plans in place so that if necessary someone can manage your affairs if you become incapacitated.

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Considerations before transferring ownership of property to your children

Although never a simple process, transferring ownership of property to children is a relatively common wish – but it is important to be fully advised regarding the …

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Ensuring clients are making decisions in their best interests when creating a will

While will disputes are not uncommon, it is important that amendments as well as challenges are made ethically. We consider the issues.

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The complexities of wills: why seeking professional advice is so important

After a divorce or death it is commonplace for subsequent relationships to come with children from previous relationships, but the position can become complicated i…

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How could Cinderella legally win against her step-mother?

With pantomime season fast approaching, our Private Wealth Disputes team cannot help but consider the inheritance position of Cinderella.

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Under what circumstances can a court remove the executor of a will?

Can a court interfere with a person’s choice of executor in a will? These are questions explored in a recent decision of the High Court which serves as a cautionary…

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How do you know if an elderly person has capacity to make a new will?

This article looks at whether an elderly person has capacity to make a new will, such as the case of Boast v Ballardi and others.

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I’ve been excluded from the will, what can I do?

This article looks at what individuals might need to consider if they been excluded from a Will.