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Hayley Gaffney

When the law treats a non-spouse as a spouse: what the Dinsdale case means for inheritance disputes 

Most inheritance disputes involve familiar questions. Was a Will valid? Has someone been unfairly excluded?…

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…

Fairness isn’t enough: What really decides contentious probate claims 

Inheritance disputes are more common than many families expect, and they often arise at a…

The argument didn’t start with the Will 

Inheritance disputes rarely begin with a Will. More often, the Will simply becomes the point…

Understanding time limits for probate disputes

People often approach us many years after someone has passed away to pursue probate disputes….

Unconventional will on food packaging upheld by High Court

In a highly unusual and much-reported legal case, the High Court has ruled that a…

Judge made ruling on parents’ battle over scattering ashes of son

A devastating legal row over a father’s wish for scattering his son’s ashes on Dartmoor…

Is a lost will revoked?

A lost will can be a frustrating and worrying situation which naturally bring up lots…

Hirachand v Hirachand Supreme Court Judgment

The Hirachand v Hirachand Supreme Court Judgment has today (18 December 2024) been handed down….

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