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Relief from forfeiture: Upholding testamentary wishes in assisted dying cases
29 Jan 2026An unreported case in England and Wales provides practical guidance on how executors and beneficiaries may uphold testamentary wishes without court proceedings where the forfeiture rule is potentially engaged.
Inheritance Act claims - A recent example of a successful claim by an adult child - a man in his 70s…
29 Jan 2026A case summary of a successful Inheritance Act claim by an adult child, highlighting how courts assess financial need, maintenance and competing beneficiary interests.
How lifetime gifts can cause problems on a future estate administration - double portions
29 Jan 2026Lifetime gifts can sometimes affect how an estate is divided after death, particularly where the presumption against double portions applies and the parent’s intentions are unclear.
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.
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.
