Mutual Wills involve two parties entering into an agreement/contract to make reciprocal wills to leave assets firstly, to their surviving spouse/partner with a condition that the assets are secondly, distributed in a certain way after the survivor’s death. This...
Your Will is an important legal document containing your wishes for when you pass away. Having a will ensures your wishes will be carried out and your loved ones are provided for. In some jurisdictions, a legally accepted Will requires a lawyer’s engagement because of...
Family provisions arise from claims against a deceased persons estate. The Supreme Court makes orders as to whether the family provision will occur and may then alter any existing will and/or succession inheritance. These reasonings and decisions are highly...
A change in circumstances with respect to your relationship can mean a need to change or update your Will. Most people are unaware that these changes in your relationship may impact the validity of your Will. This article will explore the effects of marriage and...
