To act or not to act? That is the question
Recent cases and reform show the importance of deciding whether or not to act for a client, especially for probate solicitors.
Challenges to the validity of wills: reminders from recent decisions
There are an increasing number of challenges to the validity of wills alleging lack of testamentary capacity or insufficient knowledge and approval. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Wills and estates: July 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
Wills and estates: June 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
An international will or a will in each jurisdiction?
The international wills regime is intended to harmonise and simplify the proof of formalities of wills executed in signatory countries. By CHRISTINE SMYTH and KATERINA…
Wills and estates: May 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
Wills and estates: April 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Wills and estates: March 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
Wills and estates: February 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
Life tenants, remaindermen settled estates and insurance
Wills and settlements should clearly state insurance obligations. By WILLIAM V. WINDEYER.
Wills and estates: December 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.