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Canada: Court decision that testamentary intention prevails over strict compliance with law

www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/trusts-and-estates/testamentary-intention-prevails-over-strict-compliance-with-legislation-b.c.-supreme-court/333187www.bcestatelitigation.ca/case-comment/separation-revokes-a-testamentary-gift-to-a-spouse-unless-there-is-good-evidence-of-a-contrary-intention/estatelawcanada.blogspot.com/2020/09/bc-court-says-intention-of-testator.htmlwww.canlii.org/en/bc/bcsc/doc/2020/2020bcsc1280/2020bcsc1280.htmlwww.millerthomson.com/en/blog/mt-estate-litigation-blog/jacobson-estate-testamentary-intentions-v-strict-compliance/ See also:hullandhull.com/Knowledge/2023/08/from-error-to-resolution-the-rectification-of-wills/www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2023/2023onsc3437/2023onsc3437.html 0
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US: Enforcement of in terrorem clauses in wills and trusts

www.mwe.com/insights/divergence-among-states-in-enforcement-of-in-terrorem-clauses-in-wills-and-trusts/ www.nelsonmullins.com/idea_exchange/blogs/the-will-and-probate-litigator/no-contest-clause-ncc/no-contest-clauses-to-include-or-not-to-includewww.bowditch.com/estateandtaxplanningblog/2023/04/03/when-to-include-a-no-contest-clause-in-a-will-or-trust/#page=1 See also:perspectives.goulstonstorrs.com/post/102iuvp/new-york-courts-consider-in-terrorem-clauses-with-mixed-results#page=1 0
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UK: Remote witnessing of wills in England and Wales

blog.macfarlanes.com/post/102gc9h/remote-witnessing-of-wills-in-england-and-wales-to-be-made-legal blog.charlesrussellspeechlys.com/post/102gbyp/witnessing-wills-by-video-link www.rpc.co.uk/perspectives/professional-and-financial-risks/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-remote-possibility-of-a-way/#page=1 www.charlesrussellspeechlys.com/en/news-and-insights/insights/private-wealth/2020/can-i-get-a-witness–challenges-for-charities-in-the-age-of-video-witnessing/ www.charlesrussellspeechlys.com/en/news-and-insights/insights/private-wealth/2020/every-step-of-life-shows-much-caution-is-required/ www.mwe.com/insights/uk-government-set-to-allow-video-witnessing-of-wills-but-will-the-change-offer-real-assistance/ www.boyesturner.com/article/coronavirus-update-video-witnessed-wills-what-do-i-need-to-know www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/private-client-law-blog/hello-can-you-hear-me-video-witnessing-of-wills-to-be-made-legal-in-england-and-wales#page=1 www.boyesturner.com/article/183-years-later-is-it-time-for-change www.birketts.co.uk/insights/legal-updates/witnessing-wills-covid-19-update www.wilberforce.co.uk/remote-witnessing-of-wills-the-new-order/hardwicke.co.uk/remote-witnessing-of-wills-the-wills-act-1837-electronic-communications-amendment-coronavirus-order-2020/www.rlb-law.com/briefings/tax-private-client/wills-can-now-be-legally-witnessed-virtually-via-video-technology/www.boodlehatfield.com/the-firm/articles/remote-witnessing-of-wills-pros-and-cons-from-a-disputes-perspective/www.herrington-carmichael.com/making-a-will-via-video-technology-an-update/dwfgroup.com/en/news-and-insights/insights/2021/5/video-wills Update:www.boyesturner.com/news-and-insights/extension-remote-witnessing-willswww.stewartslaw.com/news/the-dangers-of-remote-wills-and-how-to-avoid-challenges/See also:www.boyesturner.com/news-and-insights/witnessing-willswww.boyesturner.com/news-and-insights/video-witnessing-of-wills-probate-lawwww.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/private-client-law-blog/timess-up-on-the-remote-execution-of-wills-but-for-how-long#page=1 0
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Education: Why Everybody needs a Will

www.teacherstern.com/where-there-is-a-will/www.taylorvinters.com/case-study/if-family-life-is-complex-now-how-will-it-look-after-youve-gonebrodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/eight-reasons-to-make-a-will/brodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/why-and-how-to-make-a-will/fortislaw.com.sg/publications/why-you-should-make-a-will/brodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/what-happens-if-i-dont-make-a-will/www.amicorp.com/AmiNews/2020/11/newsletter-mumbai-8-steps-setting-up-will-nov-11www.ogier.com/publications/i-dont-need-a-will-do-imk.com.au/theres-no-such-thing-as-too-young-to-have-a-will/brodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/why-a-simple-will-is-better-than-no-will-at-all/www.stewartslaw.com/news/what-are-the-risks-of-dying-without-making-a-will/www.ogier.com/publications/what-happens-if-i-do-not-make-a-willbit.ly/3NP77YUwww.bdplaw.com/insights/why-should-you-have-a-will/#page=1www.bowditch.com/estateandtaxplanningblog/2022/09/29/anne-heche-estate-battle-highlights-importance-of-selecting-an-executor-or-personal-representative-for-your-estate/#page=1collyerbristow.com/podcasts/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-part-1/#page=1www.boyarmiller.com/do-you-know-who-your-heirs-are/www.makdap.com.au/publications/dying-without-will-contested-estates-and-intestacy-nswanthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/death-divorce-dementiawww.boyesturner.com/news-and-insights/make-will-or-not-questionwww.hopgoodganim.com.au/page/knowledge-centre/blog/estate-planning-safeguarding-family-relationships#page=1www.torkinmanes.com/our-resources/publications-presentations/publication/why-do-i-need-a-willwww.bowditch.com/estateandtaxplanningblog/2023/06/01/beyond-taxes-10-important-reasons-why-everyone-needs-an-estate-plan/#page=1anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/reasons-why-will-writing-in-london-is-important-for-familys-futureBenefits of a will in a blended family | Inheritance disputes (boyesturner.com)5 Reasons to Make a Will Before You Die | Aretha Franklin’s Case (anthonygold.co.uk)www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/private-client-law-blog/dying-matters-week-lets-talk-about-death-and-wills#page=1www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/succession-planning-gps-and-dentists-why-make-will See also:www.hugillandip.com/2020/10/wills-and-trusts-two-different-estate-planning-tools/?utmwww.herrington-carmichael.com/making-a-foreign-will/brodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/key-terms-to-understand-when-making-a-will/brodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/five-things-to-consider-when-writing-a-will-with-children/www.birketts.co.uk/insights/legal-updates/diy-willsbeyondthewill.blog/2021/01/21/the-estate-planning-implications-of-adoption/#page=1www.boyesturner.com/article/i-dont-need-a-will-think-againwww.lh-ag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/03-Inheritance-Feuds_LHAG-CC-DR_-20210223.pdfbrodies.com/insights/professional-negligence-discipline-and-regulation/wills-and-executries-learning-the-hard-way/www.fosterswift.com/assets/htmldocuments/Jay%20David%20Book%20Final%20with%20Cover-Updated%202021%20Runner%201.pdfcarbertwaite.com/legal-services/calgary-wills-and-estate-planning-lawyers/estate-planning/www.ogier.com/publications/i-dont-need-a-will-do-iinsights.boodlehatfield.com/post/102h1il/why-should-i-make-a-willbeyondthewill.blog/2021/07/17/too-young-for-an-estate-plan-think-again/#page=1www.boodlehatfield.com/articles/why-should-i-make-a-will/brodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/why-you-should-write-a-will-when-you-have-a-child/brodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/what-is-a-diy-will-and-what-does-it-include/www.mindengross.com/docs/default-source/publications/make-a-will-month-plan-early-and-plan-ahead-estate-planning-for-young-families.pdf?sfvrsn=eb6ba24a_4brodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/why-has-the-pandemic-encouraged-young-people-to-write-their-wills/www.daypitney.com/insights/publications/2022/03/fog4-a-tale-as-old-as-time-family-succession-dramacgw.com.au/publication/it-depends-do-i-need-a-will/#page=1chamberlains.com.au/what-happens-when-you-die-without-a-will/www.mourant.com/news-and-views/updates/updates-2022/mourant-vlog-series–why-make-a-will-.aspx#page=1bit.ly/3neE1Xbwww.stewartslaw.com/news/what-are-the-risks-of-failing-to-make-a-will/www.reynoldslawllp.com/blog/2022/09/wills-v-trusts/ridleyandhall.co.uk/the-pitfalls-and-traps-of-diy-wills-will-they-cost-you-in-the-future/ridleyandhall.co.uk/when-should-you-make-a-will-or-lasting-power-of-attorney-document/www.tozers.co.uk/insights/increase-in-home-made-wills-during-lockdowninsights.wedlakebell.com/post/102i30j/family-discussions-about-inheritancewww.tozers.co.uk/insights/why-the-new-year-is-a-good-time-to-write-your-willCommon mistakes to avoid when writing a will | Brodies LLPbrodies.com/insights/guardianship/key-considerations-when-considering-the-appointment-of-guardians-for-your-child-part-1-how-do-i-appoint-a-legal-guardian-for-my-child-and-what-do-they-do/brodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/how-to-minimise-drama-after-your-death/www.hopgoodganim.com.au/page/knowledge-centre/blog/timing-when-making-a-willThe hidden costs of a DIY will: Why professional assistance matters –...
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UK: How to challenge, dispute and contest a Will

bit.ly/2Xo3twTwww.willans.co.uk/knowledge/contesting-will/ www.humphreys.co.uk/articles/contesting-a-will-ten-dos-and-donts/ www.wrighthassall.co.uk/expertise/contesting-a-will www.anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/my-father-recently-died-and-i-think-that-his-neighbour-persuaded-him-to-change-his-will-during-lockdown-leaving-me-out-is-there-anything-i-can-do/ www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/dispute-resolution-law-blog/how-to-challenge-a-will#page=1 www.hugillandip.com/2020/10/lexisnexis-contesting-a-will-legal-grounds-and-proceedings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lexisnexis-contesting-a-will-legal-grounds-and-proceedingswww.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/dispute-resolution-law-blog/when-can-a-will-be-rectified-barrett-v-hammond-2020#page=1www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/dispute-resolution-law-blog/inheritance-claims-by-adult-children#page=1www.herrington-carmichael.com/family-dispute-left-out-of-a-will/www.wilberforce.co.uk/whats-the-point-some-questions-in-the-interpretation-of-wills/shepwedd.com/knowledge/challenging-and-contesting-willanthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/can-i-bring-an-inheritance-claim-against-my-parents-estate-if-i-am-an-adult/anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/what-evidence-of-the-forgery-is-required-to-set-aside-a-will-challenges-to-wills-on-the-basis-of-forgery-the-recent-case-of-rainey-v-weller/anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-make-a-will-of-sound-mind-and-how-can-i-dispute-a-will-for-lack-of-capacity/www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/media/can-i-stop-someone-contesting-my-will/anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/claims-for-provision-from-estates-and-no-win-no-fee-agreements-the-case-of-re-hirachand/bit.ly/3ffIPYewww.herrington-carmichael.com/left-out-of-a-will/anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/i-havent-received-what-i-expected-under-a-will-how-can-i-claim-further-provision/www.charlesrussellspeechlys.com/en/news-and-insights/insights/private-wealth/2022/succession-disputes-involving-landed-estates/bit.ly/3z7Bq8xDid the testator have testamentary capacity to execute a new will? :: Boyes Turnerwww.boyesturner.com/news-and-insights/its-my-lawful-right-inheritwww.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/dispute-resolution-law-blog/disputing-a-will-on-the-basis-of-undue-influence#page=1www.burges-salmon.com/news-and-insight/legal-updates/disputes/concerns-over-a-willwww.boyesturner.com/news-and-insights/disappointed-beneficiary-what-can-i-dowww.stewartslaw.com/news/how-do-you-challenge-a-will-on-the-basis-of-fraudulent-calumny/Disputed Digest Fraudulent Wills – Wedlake BellWill validity claims: Put up or shut up (boyesturner.com)How to contest the validity of a will (boyesturner.com)www.footanstey.com/our-insights/articles-news/what-could-hirachand-mean-for-charities/anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/does-the-eldest-son-inherit-the-entire-estate-and-wealthwww.boyesturner.com/news-and-insights/challenging-testamentary-capacity-and-undue-influence-will-disputeswww.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/dispute-resolution-law-blog/making-a-will-following-a-diagnosis-of-dementia-and-avoiding-validity-challenges#page=1 See also:www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/dispute-resolution-law-blog/charitable-legacy-challenges-preventing-successful-claims-when-wills-include-charitable-bequests#page=1 www.stewartslaw.com/news/wills-and-estates-how-uk-and-cayman-islands-differ-in-their-approach/www.boyesturner.com/article/larke-v-nugus-request-what-is-itwww.herrington-carmichael.com/who-could-make-a-claim-against-my-will/www.wilberforce.co.uk/the-modern-family-the-interpretation-of-children-spouses-and-civil-partners-in-older-trust-deeds/www.anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/can-a-will-be-rectified-after-a-testators-death/www.birketts.co.uk/insights/legal-updates/warring-siblings-missing-original-willbrodies.com/insights/professional-negligence-discipline-and-regulation/wills-and-executries-red-flags-and-claims/www.boyesturner.com/article/lack-of-want-of-knowledge-and-approval-is-the-will-validwww.boyesturner.com/article/holographic-will-was-invalidattwoodmarshall.com.au/part-1-will-and-estate-disputes-common-misconceptions/anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/how-do-i-find-out-the-circumstances-leading-to-a-will-larke-v-nugus-requests/brodies.com/insights/wills-and-estate-planning/seeing-the-will-after-a-death-who-is-entitled-in-scotland/www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/dispute-resolution-law-blog/is-the-pandemic-the-perfect-storm-for-will-challenges#page=1anthonygold.co.uk/latest/blog/how-long-do-you-have-to-bring-a-claim-for-more-inheritance-or-dispute-the-validity-of-a-will/www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/dispute-resolution-law-blog/back-to-basics-with-testamentary-capacity#page=1www.boyesturner.com/news-and-insights/testator-did-not-have-capacity-what-can-you-dowww.boyesturner.com/news-and-insights/can-you-still-contest-probate-without-willwww.boyesturnerclaims.com/news/what-statutory-will-and-when-one-neededviewpoints.stevens-bolton.com/post/102iawc/watertight-wills-no-such-thing#page=1www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/dispute-resolution-law-blog/death-divorce-and-dementia-risks-of-post-death-litigation#page=1collyerbristow.com/longer-reads/how-english-courts-deal-with-gender-discrimination-in-inheritance-disputes/Writing a will: Assessing a...
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