Wills – Let us show you the way
Apr 16, 2020
Our director Keith Hardington was recently featured on the Telegraph & Argus website talking about how to protect yourself from a Will dispute.
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Our director Keith Hardington was recently featured on the Telegraph & Argus website talking about how to protect yourself from a Will dispute.
Our director Keith Hardington was recently featured on the Telegraph & Argus website talking about how to protect yourself from a Will dispute.
Keith has over 30 years of experience as a trusted solicitor and is also an accredited civil dispute mediator, having resolved a number of complex cases.
The majority of issues arise from a lack of clarity with regards to the Will owner’s final wishes or some of the individual’s assets are not included in the Will.
Speaking to the T&A, Keith said: “Disputes usually arise because someone is unhappy with the terms of a Will.
“Often, they believe promises were made to them which aren’t fulfilled by the Will, or perhaps the Will fails to make reasonable provision.
“Claims can also arise where a substantial gift has been left to someone unexpected, such as a carer, a neighbour, or even a charity.”
There are several circumstances when someone may challenge a Will, including lack of capacity or illness.
At Walker Foster, we can not only help you create a Will, set up Trust or Lasting Powers of Attorney but ensure your final wishes are carried out.
To speak to Keith and his team about your personal circumstances, you can call them on 01756 700200 or email info@walkerfoster.com.
You can learn more about Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney + Trusts and our Dispute Resolution & Litigation service.
The requirement to be physically present is absolute. A signature cannot be witnessed online via a video call like Zoom or FaceTime, or even through a window.
A power of attorney does not continue after death. When the donor dies, the authority granted to the attorney ends immediately. There is no grace period, and the attorney stops acting from the point of the donor’s death.
If you are thinking about ending a power of attorney, one of the first questions is often about cost. The answer will depend on factors such as your circumstances and whether you need support with the process.
There is no single statutory definition for executor misconduct in England and Wales. Instead, it is understood as a breach of the fiduciary duty owed to the estate.
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