In a recent case, Leonard v Leonard, Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE upheld the claim that the deceased, Dr Leonard, neither had capacity to execute his purported Will in October 2015, nor knew of and approved of its contents. Dr Leonard’s children from his first marriage invited the Court to pronounce against a Will signed by him at home in October 2015 (the …
Determining capacity when making a Will
Do I really need a Will?
In a survey conducted by Research Without Barriers in 2023 startling statistics have revealed that over 50% of UK adults do not have a Will in place. Many respondents disclosed that they feel their belongings aren’t significant enough to warrant one, whilst others believe they are not ‘old’ enough to make a Will. These findings shed light on a critical issue that …
Things to consider when making a Will
To ensure that you leave your affairs in the best order to assist your loved ones it is strongly recommended that everyone over the age of 18 should make a Will. We are aware that people delay making a Will for a number of reasons. We can help you consider difficult issues and work with you to find out what …