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Mental capacity and Will validity: what are the legal standards? BY SHARE ARTICLE Testamentary capacity is a person’s ability to make a valid Will. But it means more than simply writing down wishes on paper or being physically able to sign a document. What does...
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How to contest a Will: a guide through the process BY SHARE ARTICLE Contesting a Will is a complex and often emotionally charged process – and the process is often undertaken during difficult times. It’s a decision that requires careful consideration, grounded in a...
The most common and most dangerous estate planning myths BY SHARE ARTICLE There are an extraordinary number of succession myths that keep circulating, like rumours that just don’t go away. Some go back generations and are passed down by friends and family. Some are...
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