Rights to Body and Ashes

Rights to Body and Ashes

Who has the right to deal with my body after I die? With the recent news that the Law Commission is set to review the “ancient laws” over what happens with a deceased’s remains, we look at the current state of affairs in this often hotly disputed area and how the law...
What is a Legacy in a Will & the Types of Legacy Gifts

What is a Legacy in a Will & the Types of Legacy Gifts

What is a Legacy in a Will A legacy is term used to describe a gift – that is, something which is specifically assigned to an individual and named as such in a Will. This could be a fixed sum of money or an item of personal property that you wish to see gifted...
‘Caveats’ and preventing a grant of probate

‘Caveats’ and preventing a grant of probate

Are you a named executor in a Will – or administrator if no Will – but are being “left out of the loop” for no good reason? Is there a dispute about who can apply for probate, or about the existence or legality of a Will? If so, it may be necessary to challenge...
Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common?

Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common?

There are two different ways of owing a property jointly: as joint tenants or as tenants in common. Joint tenants If you own a property as joint tenants, the co-owners own the whole property together and neither owner has a specific share. When the property is sold...