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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
22 November 2019
How do you dispute a will based on undue influence?
Part one of two. In this series, Katherine explains undue influence in the context of a will, and in relation to lifetime gifts.
18 October 2019
Knowledge and approval - When is a will suspicious?
When is a will suspicious?
If the circumstances surround the making of a will appear to be suspicious, parties may consider bringing a claim for want of knowledge and approval.
5 September 2019
A reminder on costs in the context of probate litigation and the importance of mediation
The most recent decision in the case of Christopher Burgess v Jennifer Penny & anr [2019] EWHC 2034 (Ch) serves as a useful reminder that the principles applicable to costs in the context of probate litigation are different from the costs of other litigation and the importance of mediation.
12 August 2019
The tragic death of Peter Farquhar: an extreme case of undue influence?
Following the recent case involving Ben Fields, Katherine explains how a 'potential undue influence claim' could protect the estate of the elderly or vulnerable.
12 August 2019
Good news for potential claimants in Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims
Earlier this year we reported on the case of Cowan v Foreman, [2019] EWHC 349 Fam and the decision of Mr Justice Mostyn to refuse Mary Cowan an extension of time to bring a claim 17 months out of time against her late husbands estate pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.