by johnireland | Articles
Every so often a court case comes along that shows exactly why we take such care over how a Will is made — not because the law is complicated, but because getting the basics right protects a family for good. Ginger v Mickleburgh, decided in the High Court this year,...
by johnireland | Legal Spotlight
Ginger v Mickleburgh is a recent High Court case about a Will that was thrown out because the person who made it lacked the mental capacity to do so. Michael Gwilliam signed a Will in 2014 that cut his four daughters’ inheritance in favour of his sister, her son...
by johnireland | Articles
Your Will can be perfectly legal and still end up in court. Most people assume that once a Will is signed and witnessed, that’s the end of the story. It isn’t. In England and Wales, a valid Will can still be challenged after death, either because someone...
