Can a beneficiary challenge an executor of a will?

Can a beneficiary challenge an executor of a will?

When someone passes away, the executor of their will is responsible for managing the estate and ensuring the deceased’s wishes are carried out. In most cases, this process runs smoothly. However, problems can arise if a beneficiary believes the executor is not acting...
Why should I use a solicitor to make a will?

Why should I use a solicitor to make a will?

If you want to make a will there are a few options: Have a go at it yourself Use an unregulated will writer or Use a specialist solicitor. | Can I write my own will? A will is such an important document that it really is worth doing it properly. The laws surrounding...
Who can inherit if there is no will?

Who can inherit if there is no will?

When a person dies without leaving a will, it is known as dying ‘intestate’. If someone dies without making a will, the Rules of Intestacy will determine how the estate will be administered. This will also apply where someone made a will in their lifetime, but it is...
Make a Will Month – St Gemmas Hospice

Make a Will Month – St Gemmas Hospice

We are proud to be working with St Gemma’s Hospice this October for their Make a Will Month. St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing care and support for those who are local with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. The Hospice itself is...