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A recent case in the UK courts has sparked a discussion on inheritance and family law. In the case of Re Singh (Deceased), a widow was left with nothing under the will of her husband, despite being married for 66 years (!). The estate was worth £1.9m and was...
A lovely client testimonial received for our Head of Private Client, Liora Torn-Hibler, for a matter on administration of estate during the challenging time of Covid. Very well done. If you have a Private Client matter, get in touch with our expert Solicitors today....
Without meaning to sound trite for highlighting the importance of having a Will, instead, we are sharing a couple of recent real life client stories to illustrate the point: Marriage Jerry approached me to renew his Will he had made in 2003. During our meeting, he...
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Do you need advice on an inheritance dispute? You may feel there is something wrong with the Will or the Will didn’t leave you what you felt you deserved or were promised. You may even have concerns about the way in which the administration of the estate is handled....
If you require legal services in cross border UK-Israel Estate Planning and complex Will drafting, contact our Head of Private Client, Liora Torn-Hibler. Liora has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in Contentious Probate and has successfully acted for clients who...
Contentious probate, in simple terms, is a disagreement about the distribution of the deceased estate. You may feel there is something wrong with the Will or the Will didn’t leave you what you felt you deserved or were promised. You may even have concerns about the way in which the administration of the estate is handled. Please feel free to contact us and discuss your concerns if for example: • You feel excluded from a Will or you dispute the interpretation of the Will • You feel your share as a beneficiary has been compromised • You may have a claim on the estate as a dependent of the deceased • You feel concerned about the way the administration and distribution of the estate is being handled • You dispute the valuation of the Assets • You wish to defend a claim brought against you or an estate in which you may have an interest At Berlad Graham we combine the wealth of knowledge and expertise Liora Torn-Hibler has in Private Client Law with that of Raanan Berlad in litigation to resolve any disputes concerning the administration of estate.
Contentious probate, in simple terms, is a disagreement about the distribution of the deceased estate. You may feel there is something wrong with the Will or the Will didn’t leave you what you felt you deserved or were promised. You may even have concerns about the way in which the administration of the estate is handled. Please feel free to contact us and discuss your concerns if for example: • You feel excluded from a Will or you dispute the interpretation of the Will • You feel your share as a beneficiary has been compromised • You may have a claim on the estate as a dependent of the deceased • You feel concerned about the way the administration and distribution of the estate is being handled • You dispute the valuation of the Assets • You wish to defend a claim brought against you or an estate in which you may have an interest At Berlad Graham we combine the wealth of knowledge and expertise Liora Torn-Hibler has in Private Client Law with that of Raanan Berlad in litigation to resolve any disputes concerning the administration of estate.
Liora’s expertise lies in Private Client work; the areas of Administration of Estates,Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), creating Deputyships and Wills. Losing someone close to you is a difficult time and you need a sympathetic person who is there to look after your needs. Liora brings that sympathetic ear and a very detailed approach to ensure you, the customer, retains the maximum from the unfortunate loss of a loved-one whilst reducing your tax liability. An expertise Liora offers is in the creation of Statutory Wills. A Statutory Will is different from a standard Will and requires expert knowledge as it is there to protect a person who lacks capacity. This lack of capacity can arise through medical conditions such as dementia or head injury. The Court of Protection is authorised to make such a Will but it requires expert knowledge as the process can often be long and arduous as there are many forms to complete with medical and witness evidence to gather.
Berlad Graham Employee Spotlight At Berlad Graham, our people’s experience and personality play an important role in the service we provide to our clients. For this employee spotlight, we spoke with Hannah Price, Partner at the firm, and a solicitor in our Private Client department. Hannah has been a solicitor…
When voluntary negotiations fail, here is how to exercise your legal right to extend If you are a leaseholder tired of watching the value of your property decline as the years tick away on your lease, you will know how frustrating it can be when informal negotiations with your freeholder…
Most people understand the importance of making a Will, even if they have not set one up yet. It gives peace of mind that your wishes will be followed after your death and that your loved ones will know what to do. What is less well understood is what happens…
So, you have decided you want to extend the lease on your flat. One option is a voluntary lease extension. In a previous blog, Sophie Masters, a Paralegal from our property team, explained why the length of time left on a leasehold flat matters. In this blog, she looks at…
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) can be one of the most confusing costs for people buying property, as there are many rules and exemptions to take into consideration when calculating the amount of tax payable. In this blog, Lauren Greenop, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, sets out the…
If you are buying a property with someone else, whether it’s a spouse, friend or business partner, it is important to understand how your ownership is set up from the outset. In this blog, Tasnim Tirech, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, explains the difference between owning a property…
Estate planning is no longer reserved for high-net-worth individuals. It is now necessary for all families to support the next generation during their lifetime, as well as plan for what happens after death. In this blog, Daniel Brown, Trainee Solicitor in our private client team, explains why lifetime giving, clear…
Cohabitation Rights in the UK for Unmarried Couples More couples in the UK are choosing to live together without getting married or entering a civil partnership. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of cohabiting couples has more than doubled since 1996, rising from 1.5 million to around…
So, you own a wonderful leasehold flat in England & Wales, and you’re very happy. But do you understand why the length of time left on your Lease matters, the disadvantages that come with it and what can be done about it? In this blog, Sophie Masters, a Paralegal from…
In this blog, Daniel Brown, Trainee Solicitor from our Private Client team, discusses why having a Will is not enough and the importance of putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Delaying the creation of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is…
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