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  1. international map and money
    9.6.2023

    High profile probate dispute of Vladimir Scherbakov

    Probate dispute of Russian billionaire’s missing will You’d imagine a wealthy businessman with assets in different countries would...

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  2. lady holding a cup
    22.5.2023

    Case Law: Dementia-Induced Mild Cognitive Impairment

    Introduction Dementia is a harsh reality for increasing numbers of families. Sadly, it means the disputed wills solicitors at Osbornes...

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  3. eu flags
    26.4.2023

    German Court Rules on EU Succession Regulation

    Succession laws vary from country to country which historically made the administration of cross-border estates potentially complex. Since 17 August 2015, the...

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  4. couple holding hands
    16.3.2023

    Are trusts protected from divorce?

    Can trusts protect an inheritance from your spouse? A trust is a separate legal entity. Neither spouse owns its assets....

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  5. the moon
    1.3.2023

    How to prevent someone contesting a will

    It is fairly rare in my experience for a parent to write a child out of their will but that...

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  6. primrose hill london
    8.2.2023

    Gifting Property to Children

    Can I gift property to my children? Gifting a property to your adult children is a relatively complex transaction but...

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  7. house in regents park london
    15.11.2022

    Contentious Probate Case Studies

    Contentious probate involving business assets Our contentious probate solicitors act for the defendants to a claim issued to pronounce in...

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  8. last will and testament disputes
    27.10.2022

    Contesting A Will Case Studies

    Will dispute on grounds of lack of capacity Our contesting a will solicitors acted for the claimants, the adult daughters...

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  9. Closeup of a hand signing
    2.8.2022

    Do you need to register your trust?

    The Trust Register was introduced in 2017 as part of anti-money laundering regulations. Previously, only trusts with a UK tax liability...

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  10. Businessman and Male lawyer or judge consult having team meeting with client, Law and Legal services concept
    19.7.2022

    Beware of appointing your children as executors

    Avoiding Family Conflicts in Estate Administration Where tensions exist between family members, making your children the executors of your will...

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  11. money in different currencies
    19.1.2022

    Is Jersey part of the UK for probate...

    Partington v Rossiter If you own assets in more than one country, it’s important to make a robust Will...

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  12. older man on a bench
    1.1.2022

    How to Divide Assets in a Blended Family

    In this article we look a scenario for someone who is making a will where they are married with children...

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  13. Elderly woman hold smartphone feels disappointed by received bad news
    18.11.2021

    Deputy Disputes

    Disputes between a deputy and family Disputes between a deputy and the family of the individual concerned, can escalate and...

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  14. Couple having counselling
    18.11.2021

    Particularly sensitive issues around mental capacity

    Mental capacity, the right to sex and the carer’s risk of prosecution  Does everyone have the right to a...

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  15. Woman signing document
    25.10.2021

    Inheritance Claims CFA Success Fee Judgment

    The Court of Appeal upholds the recoverability of CFA success fees in 1975 Act claims. An individual who claims reasonable provision...

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  16. scrap metal
    20.10.2021

    Evidence Needed When Contesting A Will

    ‘Scrap King’ Multi-million Inheritance Dispute Confirms the High Standard of Evidence Needed to Contest a Will   Gary Goodwin, son of...

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  17. inheritance tax form
    20.10.2021

    Dispute Surrounding Interpretation of Will

    The ‘nil rate band’ offers an incentive to testators to make their will in a tax-efficient manner, maximising the amount...

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  18. fraud file
    20.10.2021

    Handwriting Expert Witness Concludes Will Forgery

    Successful contesting a will claim following testimony of handwriting expert It’s not unheard of for an individual to forge...

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  19. couple holding hands
    20.10.2021

    Understanding Testamentary Capacity

    What is testamentary capacity? Testamentary capacity refers to a person’s legal and mental ability to create a valid will....

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  20. toy houses on coins
    20.10.2021

    Unsuccessful Inheritance Act Claim

    The case of Shearer v Shearer The recent reported case of Shearer v Shearer highlights that adult children cannot expect...

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  21. houses in ireland
    13.9.2021

    Worldwide Probate Dispute

    Considerable wealth and assets all over the world The deceased died in Ireland leaving very considerable wealth and assets all...

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  22. new york
    13.9.2021

    Estate administration with a value of £6million

    International estate valued at £6m In this international probate case, we are acting for the executors in an estate administration...

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  23. train in india
    13.9.2021

    International probate involving 17 properties

    International Estate Administration Osbornes Law represented the administrator of this international estate where the deceased was domiciled in India. Ongoing...

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  24. Uluru, Petermann, Australia
    13.9.2021

    Complex Probate Involving 4 Wills: Case Study

    Complex Probate Involving Four Separate Wills Introduction to the Case The case study relates to complex probate involving four separate...

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