When clients come to us to discuss their Wills, they often express a common concern: “How can I avoid the need for a Grant of Probate? I want to make things easier for my family.”

Contesting and defending the validity of a Will is a specialist area of law referred to by lawyers as ‘contentious probate’. Contentious probate claims should not be confused with claims made pursuant to The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the Inheritance Act”).

Over the series of the few weeks, Walker Foster shall be releasing a bite sized blog each Monday that seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked questions our litigation department are asked to advise upon in a contested ... Read More

Over the series of the few weeks, Walker Foster shall be releasing a bite sized blog each Monday that seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked questions our litigation department are asked to advise upon in a contested Will case.

We’re often asked ‘why should I make a Will?’

As families have changed, inheritance law has lagged behind. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your loved ones don’t lose out.

A recent relaxation in the laws around the virtual witnessing of wills looks set to become a permanent change.

Granting Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is one of the most important legal decisions an individual can take.