Sister Act
The case of Charles and others v Fraser highlights how the courts will often look behind a will to determine the intentions of the deceased.
Two sisters had each made a will in 1991. They had made...
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RSSIt’s never too late….(or where there’s a will, there’s relatives)
The case of Ashcroft v Barnsdale is an object lesson in how it can sometimes be worth crying over spilt milk.
The case involved a deed of variation, which changed the terms of a will. By way of background,...
Probate Disputes – a Key decision
Briggs J's decision in Key v Key, a Chancery probate dispute, was handed down last week.
George Key, an 89 year old farmer lost his wife of 65 years in December 2006. A week later he made a Will leaving...
