Son claimed his mother’s partner ‘was just a lodger’ is forced to pay half of his inheritance to him
A son has been ordered to pay his mother’s partner of 20 years more than half of his £725,000 inheritance, even though he claimed he was just a ‘lodger’ in her home. Sarah Campbell died unexpectedly when she was flying to the Canary Islands in 2015 at the age of 63. Her son, James Campbell, […]
Gifting by attorneys and deputies
Introduction The law regarding gifting by attorneys and deputies on behalf of someone else is complex. The purpose of this blog is to highlight and explain some of these complexities and signpost attorneys and deputies to further resources. What constitutes a gift? What constitutes a gift can sometimes be hard to identify. Usual situations would […]
Online company now offering free legally-binding wills
Beyond.life, a company that offers probate and funeral director broker services, have introduced free online wills that claim to be legally binding. The company’s advert claims: “When there’s a solicitor, there’s a solicitor’s bill. Until now.” However, a company spokesperson has also reassured legal service providers that they are “not trying to replace solicitors.” Will […]