Hypotheticals
Every week, our Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Manny Wood, explores a real legal scenario in plain English.
Not accounting for “what if”
Joseph died in May 2023. He had one sister, Gillian, with whom he had no ongoing relationship.
Family Law, Capacity and Death
Harry and Wendy have been married for 10 years. When the relationship deteriorates, Wendy moves out of the jointly owned matrimonial home.
Enough is a Feast
Ruth has five children. She makes a will leaving the whole of her estate to all of her children equally. When Ruth passes away, her estate is valued at $1.5 million.
Go for wool and come home shorn
Harry makes a will, leaving 50% of his estate to his eldest son, Steven.
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