Ilot -v- Mitson [2015] Court of Appeal

Posted by Craig Kelly on Aug 08, 2015 in Private Client | 0 comments

Ilot -v- Mitson [2015] Court of Appeal   In a landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal has made it easier for adult children to challenge wills and obtain reasonable provision. Melita Jackson left almost £500,000 to various charities and made no provision for her daughter, Heather Ilot.  In fact, Mrs Jackson specifically indicated that nothing should be… Read More &raquo

Overview: Inheritance Act Claims

Posted by Craig Kelly on Jun 29, 2015 in Private Client | 0 comments

Overview: Inheritance Act Claims   Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Have you been left very little or excluded from the will altogether? Were you financially dependent on the deceased? Has it been less than six months since probate was granted? The distribution of a deceased’s estate, big or small,… Read More &raquo

Lasting Power of Attorney

Posted by Craig Kelly on Jun 29, 2015 in Private Client | 0 comments

Lasting Powers of Attorney    What is a power of attorney? If you are worried about getting older and/or being mentally capable of making decisions as to your welfare, you can appoint someone else to make those decisions when you feel you no longer have the capacity to do so. Appointing someone else to make… Read More &raquo