The number of people giving to charity in their Will may rise over the next five years, despite experts predicting that legacy income would fall as a result of the pandemic.
Probate – How does the process work?
The death of a loved one is a difficult time for anyone, and the process of handling their estate may seem overwhelming at first. That’s why we’ve given an overview of how the process of probate works, from start to finish.
The number of enquiries about Wills has increased by 70 per cent since lockdown began
The number of people enquiring about creating a Will has increased by 70 per cent since the UK began lockdown measures because of the coronavirus pandemic in March, according to research by the deVere Group.
Inheritance: Will successfully challenged after entire estate left to son
A woman has successfully challenged a Will after her mother left her entire estate to her son, disinheriting her daughter.
Inheritance: High Court rules that woman who killed abusive husband can inherit his estate
The High Court has ruled that Sally Challen, a mother of two, who killed her abusive husband after suffering years of emotional abuse, can inherit his estate.