Bullet proof your will files – a practical guide to stopping probate disputes

Aim

To help practitioners prepare for and avoid claims being made on the wills they prepare.

Outcome

Participants will be better equipped to prevent will disputes from arising or know what to do when they do occur.

Agenda

• An examination of the main grounds of challenge to a will including recent cases
• A look at the other types of dispute that can arise
• A case study example of what not to do and why acting in this way plays into litigators hands
• The receipt of the dreaded Larke v Nugus letter and what to do now – reference to the Law Society Practice Note.
• Practical steps to protect yourself and your firm