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What is an Inheritance Act Claim?
Posted: 26th March 2020
If an individual executes a Will they do so because they wish to dispose of their estate as they please. Equally, if an individual does not execute a Will then their estate will be distributed in accordance with the Intestacy Rules. What if a deceased does not leave you enough or nothing at all whether […]
Mother defeats her own son in the High Court over £6 million estate
Posted: 24th March 2020
Marion Horsford defeated her son, Peter Horsford over a £6 million country estate to ensure she received her share. Peter Horsford had worked on the family farm since he was a schoolboy and purportedly sacrificed his childhood to labour on the family farm. He also alleged it had been promised that the 540-acre estate would […]
Business as normal – with 21st century input
Posted: 18th March 2020
In light of the seemingly inevitable escalation towards social isolation for our most vulnerable clients, we want to take this opportunity to reach out and reassure you that we can continue business as normal, although with some 21st century input. In the current circumstances, we know that people are becoming increasingly concerned about putting Wills […]
Estate Planning for Disabled & Vulnerable Beneficiaries
Posted: 6th March 2020
Deciding how to provide for your children before they reach adulthood can be a difficult process. Parents have a natural instinct to want to treat their children fairly and this decision can be made even harder if a child is vulnerable or has additional learning needs. In this situation it may not be possible for […]
Do I need a Will?
Posted: 18th February 2020
The simple answer is yes. A Will exists to do a great deal more than simply settle your financial affairs. Avoiding disputes between family members, assigning guardians for any children, or setting out funeral wishes are also incredibly important. It may be that you want to ensure that a sentimental item will be passed to […]
Do you understand the importance of Unoccupied House Insurance?
Posted: 13th February 2020
When someone passes away, family members, beneficiaries and executors can be unaware of the importance of unoccupied house insurance and the protection that it brings. When a home owner passes away and the property is left unoccupied there is only a short period of time to notify the insurer and put adequate protection in place. […]
Update on the Intestacy Rules – 6th February 2020
Posted: 3rd February 2020
When someone dies without a Will, this is known as dying intestate. In these circumstances, the law sets out who is entitled to inherit from the deceased’s estate known as the ‘intestacy rules’. Current Provisions Currently, the law confirms that when a person dies without a Will, the first £250,000 (known as the statutory legacy) […]
Can a beneficiary pursue me for refusing to pay their Inheritance?
Posted: 15th January 2020
In short and simple terms – yes. If you are named as executor in a deceased’s Will and you choose to take up such a role, you have certain responsibilities and duties, which are imposed in law. In a recent case David Loveday was appointed executor under the late Anita Border’s Will. The terms of […]
Once I inherit my money, that’s it – right?
Posted: 10th January 2020
Not necessarily. The Court of Appeal recently held that £2.2 million paid to Hilary Harrison-Morgan had to be repaid after she inherited it from her late ex-partner and co-habitant’s estate. The late Dr Kahrmaan started a relationship with Hilary Harrison-Morgan and once this developed they began to cohabit and then later had twin sons together. […]
Raising awareness during Alzheimer’s Month – September 2019
Posted: 25th September 2019
September is Alzheimer’s month and provides an opportunity for organisations and individuals to raise awareness of the disease and to do all that we can to support those living with it. Here at Franklins Solicitors LLP, 71 members of staff have become Dementia Friends by completing some voluntary training to understand how to recognise that […]
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