I recently had some clients that started the conversation by telling me they just wanted simple wills, each to each other and then on second death all to the children.  Nothing too complicated their affairs were simple. They were in the early 50s, they had 3 children...

I appreciate that in the current climate it may be tempting to write your own Will.  Of course you can if you want but is this the best thing for you? Lots of people think that their affairs are simple but when we get talking it becomes clear that it may not be as...

You may have read in the papers that there is a 76% increase of people choosing to make their Will during the lockdown.  We are definitely seeing a surge of enquiries during this period and I thought you may find it interesting to understand the ways we are dealing...

If you are unable to meet your contractual obligations because of COVID19, whether regarding payments or other obligations, our expert Dispute Resolution Team is here to help.   At this difficult time, everyone’s priority must be the health of themselves, loved ones,...

In order for an individual to make a valid Will they must have what is known as “testamentary capacity”.  The test for testamentary capacity is set out in the case of Banks v Goodfellow (1870 LR 5QB 549).   The test has three limbs, as follows:   The testator...

It’s that time of year when everyone is asking “what are you doing for Christmas?” but if you are newly separated it may be a question you are dreading as the arrangements for the children haven’t been agreed. Christmas can be an extremely difficult time, especially...