WINTER 2020
CONTENTS
FEATURES
02
A LETTER FROM
THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
04
2019 LEGAL
ROUNDUP
Let’s take a look back over
the past year for a roundup of
developments and interesting
news relating to succession law,
trusts, and will writing
06
WHO SHOULD WRITE
MY WILL?
You’ve got a lot of options available
to you for writing a will in 2020,
but which one should you choose?
08
16
MYTHBUSTING WITH
LASTING POWERS OF
ATTORNEY
MYTHBUSTING WITH
WILLS
There are common misconceptions
on why an LPA may not be
necessary which this article
explores further.
10
HOW CAN A
DISHEARTENED
BENEFICIARY CONTEST A
WILL?
It is such a shame that in todays’
society, will disputes are becoming
increasingly common.
Having looked at some myths with
Lasting Powers of Attorney, we also
look at common misconceptions
about writing a Will.
18
HIGH PROFILE
INHERITANCE DISPUTES
What cases were in the public eye
towards the festive period?
24
THE FINAL WORD FROM
CO-OP FUNERALCARE
14
DEATHBED GIFTS
the society of will writers
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