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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
2 May 2013
Criticisms of the Court of Protection – are they justified?
In an article of 28 April 2013, the Daily Mail continues its campaign against the perceived inefficiencies and failings of the Court of Protection. Simon Hardy discusses this article and helps demystify the Court of Protection.
29 May 2012
Challenges to the validity of wills: beware of “homemade Wills”
Challenges to the validity of Wills are becoming more frequent, particularly in relation to homemade Wills and Wills not drafted by professionals. The most common challenges centre around allegations that the testator lacked testamentary capacity; was being placed under undue influence; or fraud. However, recent cases have also shown claimants will increasingly seek declarations that a Will is invalid on the grounds of “want of knowledge and approval”.