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Contentious Probate

Contentious Probate

July 10th, 2020

Why is it important to review your will?

If you have already made a Will, then you are sensibly ahead of the game. But, how long ago did you make your Will, can you remember what your wishes ...

Contentious Probate

May 12th, 2020

Signing wills while social distancing

The COVID-19 outbreak has left many people concerned over what might happen to their property or assets. We have seen signs that a high number of peop...

Contentious Probate

May 07th, 2020

Missing People & Applying For a Declaration of Presumed Death

It is a sad fact that people go missing and are over time presumed, due to the circumstances of their disappearance, to have died.Aside from the los...

Contentious Probate

February 18th, 2019

Contentious Probate Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about the process of contesting a will or whether you're eligible to make a claim? Read Richard Nelson LLP's Contentious Probate FAQs.

Contentious Probate

February 02nd, 2016

Opening up the Court of Protection

In the Court of Protection, judges make decisions on behalf of those who are unable, through mental incapacity, to make decisions for themselves.Mos...

Contentious Probate

October 15th, 2013

Lasting power of attorney process to go online

Government announces plans for the whole lasting power of attorney application process to be moved online for the first time

Contentious Probate

October 04th, 2013

Reduction in Enduring Power of Attorney Fees

The cost of appointing someone to manage your affairs in the event that you can no longer do so has just become a bit cheaper. As of the 1st October t...

Contentious Probate

April 02nd, 2013

Presumption of death

New law to allow application to be made for a “certificate of death” by relatives who fear that a missing person has died or where there is only ...

Contentious Probate

March 15th, 2013

Just the tip of the iceberg?

It is widely accepted that wills and inheritance disputes are becoming more prevalent. However, the reported trend is only the tip of the iceberg wit...

Contentious Probate

February 27th, 2013

Question of Mental Capacity – Ask a Doctor or a Solicitor?

The evidence routinely relied upon by those challenging the validity of a will on grounds of mental incapacity is the opinion of a suitable medical ex...

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