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The perils of home made wills
05 Aug 2025A video recording might seem a good idea when an elderly person signs a will to help prove capacity. Here's a cautionary tale of when it can go horribly wrong.
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VWV teams and lawyers recognised in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth 2025 Guide
25 Jul 2025VWV is proud to have received ten rankings in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth 2025 Guide.
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Video evidence in will challenges - a cautionary tale
24 Jul 2025Homemade wills can save time and money, but when someone is vulnerable, the risks of a dispute are high.
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A silver bullet for inheritance tax: making the most of the 'normal expenditure out of income' exemption
24 Jul 2025How one often-missed rule could offer immediate inheritance tax relief – with flexibility built in
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Hugely significant legislation day looms
18 Jul 2025Next Monday, 21 July 2025, the Government will publish draft legislation and other supporting papers for the tax policy changes which it previously announced. The aim is to publish before the recess to allow as much time as possible for assimilation.
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Can a Deathbed Gift override a Will?
02 Sept 2024The recent case of Rahman v Hassan and others (May 2024) has broadened the scope of evidence required to substantiate a DMC. This development could potentially lead to more claims that such gifts override existing wills.
