Below is a summary of some questions and answers which have featured on my blog:
Wills and Probate
- Caveat to Stop Probate: What You Need to KnowWhen dealing with the estate of a deceased loved one, you may come across situations where you need to challenge the probate process. A common method to achieve this is by entering a caveat to stop probate. This blog… Read more: Caveat to Stop Probate: What You Need to Know
- How to get possession of a property when the owner diesOther related questions include: The answers to the above will depend. However, in almost every case notice will be required. It is a very bad idea to just change the locks or turn up with a few rugby mates… Read more: How to get possession of a property when the owner dies
- Can a will be valid if it is undated?You’ve found a will after someone has died but it’s undated. Does that mean it is invalid? Does a will require there to be a date? Let’s start with what the legal requirements are for a valid will. You… Read more: Can a will be valid if it is undated?
Property / Land
- Can You Claim Part of Your Partner’s House After a Breakup?Breakups are never easy, and when there’s a property involved, the situation can become even more complicated. If you’re wondering whether you can claim part of your partner’s house after… Read more: Can You Claim Part of Your Partner’s House After a Breakup?
- How to get possession of a property when the owner diesOther related questions include: The answers to the above will depend. However, in almost every case notice will be required. It is a very bad idea to just change the… Read more: How to get possession of a property when the owner dies
Divorce / Matrimonial Finance
Court Procedure
- Top procedural tips for people representing themselves in courtIf you are representing yourself without a solicitor or other type of regulated lawyer, you are a ‘litigant in person’ (‘LiP’). There may be a number of reasons that you… Read more: Top procedural tips for people representing themselves in court