Can a will be varied?
June 27, 2016
What is a Deed of Variation of a Will? It is a legal document by which a beneficiary (over 18 years with mental capacity) can vary the terms of the deceased’s Will following death. The Deed must be in writing...
What Happens Without a Will?
October 24, 2015
Where a person dies leaving no Will (Or no valid will) at the date of their death, they have died intestate. This means that the law will dictate who will receive the deceased’s estate and this is dependant on whether...
Challenging a Will
April 29, 2015
There appear to be increasing numbers of challenges to Wills. The most common challenges are based upon allegations of lack of testamentary capacity at the time that the instructions were given for the Will and undue influence. There are other...
Valentine sweethearts urged to update their will this February 14
February 12, 2015
Blissfully loved-up couples planning on tying the knot this year should change their will to reflect their new circumstances. Many people are not aware that getting married automatically invalidates your will. That means if you don’t update it, you might...
Walker Foster Ilkley office expand their Private Client Team
March 27, 2014
Walker Foster Solicitors are pleased to announce that Mrs Katie Hindmarsh will be joining their Private Client team, working full time at their Ilkley office, as from Monday 31st March 2014. Katie is a qualified Solicitor with experience in...