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Last year there were a lot of contested wills. Over 10,000. This article shines a light on challenges on the basis of lack of testamentary capacity. Thanks Alison Neate, Smith Partnership and Katie Johnson. A short conversation with a client and 3 clicks can secure a Capacity Snapshot and Analysis. 😡 Ask yourself/ the client: "is there anything in the will that the family may object to", if yes; 👨⚕️ Is it possible someone will claim lack of capacity due to dementia/ mental health/ some other issue, if yes; 🕰 Can your client spare 15 minutes and £150 (or less) to create a permanent, assessed Capacity Snapshot? Protect your client's wishes with Capacity Vault.

Court cases over wills have seen a significant rise, with instances increasing by over 34% in the last five years and more than 140% in the past decade, as reported by The Times. 📞 Talk to us today about Inheritance and Wills     #assetprotection  #EstatePlanning #LegacyPlanning

📈 There has been a huge increase in inheritance disputes in recent years. More than 2,300 Will disputes have been heard in the High Court in the past 10 years, and this doesn’t include all the claims that are settled out of court. Claire Cox, head of our dedicated inheritance disputes team, shares her view on why they on the rise, what to do if you find yourself involved in a dispute, and steps to take to best protect your wishes after your death. #inheritancedisputes #contestingawill #disputeresolution

In the context of a reported rise in the number of 1975 Inheritance Act claims, the recent case of Sim v Pimlott acts as a salutary reminder that not all such claims are a straightforward victory for the claimant. The decision is particularly interesting for the new light it sheds on the enforceability of no-contest clauses in wills. Edward Reed, Nisha Majumdar, Samar Alam and I discuss further in the article below. #caselaw #willsandestates #privateclient #contentiousprobate

Inheritance disputes are on the rise, with just under 400 probate cases reaching the Courts in the first 9 months last year, but this does not even scratch the surface. Most inheritance disputes are settled outside of the Courts, and it is estimated that there may be up to 10,000 inheritance disputes each year. Katie King within our Contentious Trusts and Probate team explains when Wills can be challenged and various contributing factors - https://lnkd.in/eSR5ru3e #Disputes #Wills #Inheritance 

💡 Surge in inheritance disputes strains families and courts in England and Wales In England and Wales, inheritance disputes are reaching record levels, with specialist lawyers estimating around 10,000 cases annually, as reported by The Guardian. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eZyayvkn #WillsProbate #InheritanceDisputes #Courts

A recent court decision has limited the grounds for challenging a will on the basis of undue influence. At the same time, inheritance disputes have been on the up. We always recommend mediating inheritance disputes if possible as such matters can be costly to litigate. https://lnkd.in/ezBgakrr #mediate #mediation #litigation #inheritance #wills

Interesting article and the example provided demonstrates a clear case for offering Early Distribution Insurance to all of your clients. The policy covers "𝘦𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘢 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥’𝘴 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵 1975." To get a quote visit https://lnkd.in/ddeCh3Sv or contact me to discuss Insuristic Estate Protect, where you can offer this cover to every client in seconds. #probate #probatelawyer #estateadministration

Disputes over inheritance have increased by 40% in the past four years, with 9,625 wills being disputed in the 2022-23 tax year. The rise in disputes is attributed to the growing number of "blended families" in the UK, where one or both spouses have children from previous relationships. This can lead to complexity and disputes when dividing the estate of a deceased family member. Fortunately, we have a team of experts at Peter Lynn and Partners who deal with inheritance disputes, so whether you are looking to challenge a Will or protect the inheritance you have received, get in touch with our specialists. To arrange a free initial meeting to discuss your case, contact: ➤ Swansea - 01792 310731 ➤ Email - info@plandp.co.uk and be sure to check out this article on inheritance disputes and how to avoid them - https://lnkd.in/gTdzK6s Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors Preventing Legal Problems. #wearehereforyou #Wills #legaladvice #preventinglegalproblems #Swansea #Llanelli #Cardiff #Wales

#InheritanceDisputes have been on the rise, with more families navigating complex legal battles over assets and estates.   📈 Key statistics:   🔹 The Chancery Division of the High Court in London saw a rise in disputed probate cases from 75 in 2020 to 117 in 2022. 🔹 In 2021 and 2022, the court heard 165 and 195 Inheritance Act claims respectively. 🔹 Experts estimate up to 10,000 cases of inheritance disputes annually, though many are resolved outside of court.   💡 Common types of disputes:   🔹 #Validity: Disputes often arise over the mental capacity of the testator or allegations of undue influence. 🔹 #ProprietaryEstoppel: Claims based on promises or assurances made to claimants, leading to reliance and detriment. 🔹 #InheritanceActClaims: Claims against estates for failing to provide reasonable financial provision for dependents.   👀 Notable cases:   🔹 Gowing and Others v Ward and Another: A case involving allegations of coercion and undue influence over a £500,000 estate. 🔹 Jones v Jones: A rare successful claim of undue influence, highlighting the importance of circumstantial evidence.   Katherine Marshall shares the stats and proposes pre-emptive measures 👇 https://lnkd.in/ejcmCryj