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The recent case of re Boyes (Deceased), confirms that a Will can be set aside for fraudulent calumny.  This legal principle is similar to undue influence, save that instead of being brow beaten into...

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In my earlier article entitled “Increased inheritance for those with greater needs” I provided a brief outline of who is entitled to bring claims for greater provision out of the estate and in wha...

Many people every year lose the mental capacity to look after their property and affairs properly. Some have thought ahead and have already appointed an attorney, others, for many reasons, may not hav...

The Compliance Unit at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) deals with investigations into complaints against deputies and attorneys. The OPG’s annual report for 2011/2012 indicates that they rec...

Lasting Powers of Attorney take effect upon registration at the Public Guardianship Office. The attorney can then often do what they want with the donor’s property. Although technically under the...

If a person dies without making a Will, on their death all their money and wealth (their estate) will be distributed in accordance with the intestacy laws. The rules have changed recently in an attemp...