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How To Prevent A Legal Challenge to Your Will

There have been a number of high-profile will challenges this year in the UK alone with the number of challenges going to the High Court rising by 80%.

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Woman WIns Legal Battle Over Mother’s Will

A woman has been awarded more than £160,000 in compensation after she challenged the will of her estranged mother.

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Scottish Inheritance Law Outdated According To Experts

The Scottish inheritance system is outdated and discriminates against widows according to legal experts, the Scottish Law Commission.(SLC)

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Wills Not Up to Date Across The UK

A worrying survey has found that almost one third of wills across Britain are not up to date. A recent survey found that 64% of adults do not have a will, with 32% of all wills currently out of date.

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£9m of legacies benefit Welsh hospitals

Figures obtained by BBC Wales reveal that Welsh hospitals received bequests totalling almost £9 million in the last three years.

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Latest News

20 December 2023
Legal Services for the Elderly
Navigating the complexities of inheritance law is essential for providing clarity and peace of mind. In this guide, we'll shed light on the specificities of spousal inheritance. Does a Spouse Automatically Inherit Everything in Scotland with a Will? ...
30 November 2023
Family Law
Navigating the legal landscape can be complex, and one area that often raises questions is the concept of cohabiting relationships. Understanding the legal implications of cohabitation is essential. What is the Meaning of a Cohabiting Relationship? A...
31 October 2023
Estate Agency
When it comes to purchasing a property in Scotland, it's important to understand the intricacies of the tax system. One common question that arises is whether first-time buyers are required to pay stamp duty. In this guide, we will delve into the top...
12 June 2023
Estate Agency
New data from TSB shows that, in Scotland, first-time buyers paid less for a deposit from January to March than in the last three months of 2022. Analysis has found that average deposits for first-time buyers in Scotland decreased to £31,261 in the f...
23 May 2023
Legal Services for the Elderly
There may come a point as we age when we lose our marbles. By that, we mean that we lose what attorneys refer to as our mental capacity to make decisions about our finances and physical well-being. We generally take that for granted in our daily live...
19 May 2023
Estate Agency
Obviously at this crucial stage, every little bit can help when you are faced with finding a deposit, removal costs, and legal fees, to say nothing of furnishing and decorating your new home! One of the important ways that you can get “money for noth...

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