Daughter faked will by guiding dying mother’s hand, court rules
A 76-year-old woman with dementia “had no idea what was going on” when her daughter guided her hand to sign a will, a court has heard. Margaret Baverstock was extremely unwell and in the last days of life when she supposedly signed the will in March 2021. It left her entire estate, including a property […]
How HMCTS and HMRC are shaping the future of digital probate? New blog from Kings Court Trust
In recent years, the probate process in England and Wales has undergone a digital transformation. With the introduction of online services by HMCTS (Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service) and HMRC’s efforts to streamline Inheritance Tax reporting, Executors and legal professionals have seen significant changes to the way estates are administered. However, despite these advancements, […]