UK & Cypriot Wills and Legacy Planning News

People often ask us "why do Wills get challenged?". Here we explain the most common circumstances under which a Will could be challenged.

Once a Will has been signed and witnessed it needs to be stored in a safe place. Here we explain the various options available in Cyprus.

In circumstances where someone believes a Will is not valid or was created under duress, it may be possible to challenge the Will in court.

A new year resolution for reviewing & updating Wills can be a great way to start off the year with a renewed focus on your estate planning.

It is always important to update a Will where there has been a change of circumstances and that includes following a divorce.

In mid-October, on a Friday afternoon, I answered a call from a distressed lady who was very concerned about Will documents she had signed.

The purpose of a Will is to convey, in clear terms, what is to happen to an individual’s estate after death. Here we explain these terms.

In the last 20 years the number of people over the age of 70 cohabiting with partners has increased, potentially putting their homes at risk

When reviewing some Cyprus Wills, you see the problems that make the Will completely invalid or do not reflect the Testator’s wishes.

Our glossary of Will terminology will help you to understand some of the legal terms used in estate planning.

How should a Will be signed & stored? We cover the main principles of signing and storing both Cyprus Wills and UK Wills in this article.

Read our article to find out what qualifies as a digital asset with monetary value and how to deal with digital assets in your estate.

A landmark UK ruling allows lawyers to charge an enhanced fee for inheritance disputes where claimants are not beneficiaries of a Will.

Overlooking the inclusion of digital assets in a Will could potentially create additional stress for loved ones during probate.

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