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Introduction to Probate: Understanding Its Essence and Importance The Essence of ProbateAt the heart of probate is a process deeply rooted in tradition and law, serving as the legal backbone for … [Read more...] about What Is Probate and How Does It Work?

Book Your Free, No-Obligation Probate Consultation “Millions of people are excluded from wills every year — but the Inheritance Act 1975 offers a legal route to claim what you’re rightfully … [Read more...] about Making a Claim Under The Inheritance Act

Here at Van Eaton solicitors, we advise clients, institutions, investors, developers, public and local authorities to enable them to deliver on their construction projects as efficiently and … [Read more...] about Help in Dealing With Construction Law in London

When it comes to dealing with a loved one's estate, it's not just their Will that you can contest. If you wish to prevent a Grant of Probate from being issued, there are certain measures you must take … [Read more...] about How To Challenge a Probate Application

We have worked with clients in the London area (and across England and Wales) for a number of years to assist with many contentious probate disputes. While we are unable to cite specific examples due … [Read more...] about Our Experience of Probate Disputes in London

Should I Sign Lasting Power of Attorney? The repercussions of appointing an 'attorney' to act on your behalf if you become incapacitated are obviously far-reaching. For example, had you signed such … [Read more...] about Should I Sign Lasting Power of Attorney?

How do we define Power of Attorney? Simple. A legal document that allows someone to make major decisions on a person's behalf. The actual term has often featured in TV dramas and movies over the … [Read more...] about Understanding Power of Attorney

Over the course of our lives, most of us will accrue debt. This can manifest in various ways – from credit cards & loans to car finance, store cards or friends and family debt. It can be awkward … [Read more...] about Help! I’m a creditor to a deceased person

By its very nature, carrying out a loved one’s wishes as expressed in their will comes with every kind of emotion. Especially when needing help when someone challenges a will. Here at Van Eaton, we … [Read more...] about What To Do When Someone Challenges a Will?

Contentious Probate. As soon as any audience hears the words come out of my mouth, they're most likely wondering why I'm so fired up. The subject may sound positively soporific - but within those two … [Read more...] about Knives Out: When Probate Becomes Contentious