Martin Oliver, Partner in our Contentious Probate team discusses fraudulent wills.

Having an excellent idea for a product or service is just the starting point. One of the critical things in your business journey, from start-up to success, will be raising the initial finance to get your concept off the ground.

There are a number of grounds to contest a will. This article is part of a series which aims to identify whether it is possible to contest a will. One of the grounds for contesting a will is that the person who made the will (known as the testator) was subjected to undue influence.

Understanding how Wills, Trusts and Estates work can help you protect your assets and keep your loved ones financially stable. Read our blog to learn more.

The short answer is yes. You can complain about your treatment while it is ongoing if you are concerned about any aspect of your care. In fact, the sooner you raise an issue, the more likely it is to be resolved quickly.

An executor is someone specifically appointed or chosen by the deceased to administer his estate and to ensure that his final wishes are respected. Sometimes conflicts can arise between the beneficiaries of the will and the executors.

If a will does not include the true wishes of the person making the will, or if the will has not been executed correctly, it may be invalid and can, therefore, be contested. Our guide takes you through the grounds for contesting a will.

The Financial Ombudsman Service (the “Ombudsman”) is the independent dispute resolution service for financial services businesses and their customers. This includes private individual customers but also small businesses.

Following the revelations by the CQC that blanket DNAR orders were being imposed by care homes on the recommendations of GPs during the first stage of the pandemic, there has been a wave of understandable outrage. So what is a DNAR and when should it be used?

It is a sad fact that the pandemic has prompted more people than ever before to consider making a will so that they can take comfort in the knowledge that their assets will pass to those they wish to benefit from their estate after their death.