Article Category: Probate, Trusts & Court of Protection

Bower Baileys’ guide to Inheritance Act Claims

7th December 2021

If you have been excluded from a will or have not been left as much as you were expecting, it may be possible to make a claim using the Inheritance Act 1975. It is surprisingly common for individuals to make a Will that fails to make adequate financial provision for their surviving spouse / partner,… Read more »

Not been left reasonable financial provision under a Will?

21st July 2021

It is surprisingly common for individuals to make a Will that fails to make adequate financial provision for their surviving spouse/partner, or family members or dependants. When this occurs a person often has no alternative but to make a claim against an estate to ensure that they receive the provision they deserve. These cases are… Read more »

Probate or Estate Dispute Mediations

11th March 2021

The death of a relative, friend or business colleague is invariably a difficult time emotionally. Sadly it is also a time when disputes can arise as to how the deceased’s estate is to be distributed, even if the deceased made a Will. These are called probate or estate disputes. The financial and emotional cost of… Read more »