Farmers reminded of alternatives to legacy dispute trials during lockdown
Court decisions in recent months have illustrated that disputes over inheritance in the farming community tend to result in cases going to trial. To mitigate this trend during the coronavirus epidemic, farmers are now being reminded that alternatives are available to gaining resolution through a court trial.
(more…)Read MoreMan sues niece for share of fortune worth millions
A man who claims his father’s will excluded him has taken his niece to court in an attempt to secure his share of an inheritance worth £2.4m.
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Law Society welcomes scrapping of hike in probate fee
A rise in the government’s probate fee, that would have resulted in bereaved families facing costs of over £6,000 in probate grants, has now been abandoned in a move approved by the Law society.
(more…)Read MoreMother of four surprised by £300K inheritance
Heir hunters have secured £300,000 for a mother of four based in London.
(more…)Read MoreStep-siblings call for judge to rule on rare case
A Justice of the High Court is being asked to make a ruling on an unusual case by two step-sisters to confirm which one of them will inherit £300,000.
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