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Larke v Nugus Requests: Powerful, misunderstood and easily mishandled 

Few areas of contentious probate generate as much confusion as Larke v Nugus requests.  For…

Getting Married? Why you should review your Will before you say “I Do”

Most people planning a wedding are thinking about venues, guest lists and readings, not about…

What does “reasonable financial provision” actually mean? Lessons from McDaniel v Talbot  

In the absence of a clear definition of what ‘reasonable financial provision’ actually means, The…

What happens if your former spouse dies before a financial settlement is reached? 

Divorce is, at times, not straightforward, and the financial side of it can sometimes take…

Passing on property: What to consider before gifting to the next generation 

Many parents who own a second property, whether a buy-to-let, a holiday home or a…

When executors get it wrong 

Being named as an executor  in a Will is often seen as an honour and a sign of…

When a Will is challenged: What recent high court case teaches us about mental capacity and unfounded delusions 

Making a Will is often seen as a straightforward step in planning for the future. Most…

Coodes shortlisted for national Contentious Probate Provider of the Year award

Coodes Solicitors has been shortlisted in the Probate Industry Awards for 2026 in the category…

Why Wills and LPAs matter earlier than you think: An advisory guide for younger adults 

There is a point in early adulthood where life stops feeling purely personal and starts…

Can cohabiting couples inherit under intestacy rules?

Legislation known as the intestacy rules decides how a person’s estate is distributed when passing…

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