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Alex Jay
Partner and Head of Insolvency and Asset Recovery
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Emma Holland
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Karen Jacobs
Associate
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Philippa Charles
Partner and Head of International Arbitration, Stewarts Law
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Contributions by Stewarts Law Experts

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Challenging lifetime dispositions
Challenging lifetime dispositions
Practice Notes

This Practice Note is principally to cover what potential redress there may be where PRs or beneficiaries uncover unsatisfactory lifetime dispositions made by the deceased ie it covers the position after death.

A donor of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) required care to allow them to continue to live in their own
A donor of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) required care to allow them to continue to live in their own
Q&A

This Q&A considers what action can be taken to ensure that a donor is not prejudiced by the terms of a loan from an attorney.

The widow of the testator was left a life interest in a property and 25% of income from a trust
The widow of the testator was left a life interest in a property and 25% of income from a trust
Q&A

This Q&A considers the remedies available to the widow of the testator where the Will has not been amended following major changes, leaving no provision for the widow.

When can a mistake in an executed deed be rectified by a manuscript amendment rather than by a deed of
When can a mistake in an executed deed be rectified by a manuscript amendment rather than by a deed of
Q&A

This Q&A explains when it is possible to remedy a mistake made in an executed deed by manuscript amendment and the surrounding issues of which to be aware.

When instructed to act on a sale by an attorney under a registered lasting power of attorney, does a
When instructed to act on a sale by an attorney under a registered lasting power of attorney, does a
Q&A

This Q&A considers the extent to which a solicitor is required to make enquiries as to the donor’s capacity when instructed to act on a sale of property by an LPA attorney.

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