Heirs And Beneficiaries | Law Offices of Alhayat Solicitors https://www.salvolaw.com Estate Planning Lawyer in Woodland Hills, United Kingdom | Alhayat Solicitors Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:01:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 https://www.salvolaw.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1201627/2019/10/cropped-site-icon-1-32x32.jpg Heirs And Beneficiaries | Law Offices of Alhayat Solicitors https://www.salvolaw.com 32 32 Rags to Riches: 3 Estate Planning Tips for The Self-Made https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2022/08/rags-to-riches-3-estate-planning-tips-for-the-self-made/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:27:18 +0000 https://www.salvolaw.com/?p=54320 We have all heard horror stories about wealth that passes down from one generation to another and does not pass the test of time. One of the most infamous examples is the fortune of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who would be worth $242.8 billion in today’s dollars after inflation. This wealth should have lasted centuries, but the reality is quite the opposite.…

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]]> Can an Omitted Heir Still Claim an Inheritance in United Kingdom? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2020/11/can-an-omitted-heir-still-claim-an-inheritance-in-california/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:00:47 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=52988 When drafting a will, the testator will carefully select the people they want to inherit their assets. When a name is not included in a testamentary document, the exclusion is usually thought to be intentional. This can be especially true if the omitted heir is a close relative, such as the testator’s child or sibling. However, people make mistakes and…

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]]> Are you a caregiver? Beware of undue influence https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2019/02/are-you-a-caregiver-beware-of-undue-influence/ Sun, 17 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2019/02/are-you-a-caregiver-beware-of-undue-influence/ If you care for a United Kingdom resident, you undoubtedly take your job seriously, whether your patient is a family member or someone you were hired to care for. Not surprisingly, many patients develop a close relationship with their caregiver and wish to leave them “a little something” in their will. If your patient indicates that (s)he is thinking of doing…

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]]> Faster inheritance and other benefits of a living trust https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2019/02/faster-inheritance-and-other-benefits-of-a-living-trust/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2019/02/faster-inheritance-and-other-benefits-of-a-living-trust/ You have always done the best you can for your loved ones in United Kingdom, and we at the know that you want the best for them even after you are gone. That means taking whatever steps are necessary to ensure that your heirs and beneficiaries receive their inheritance as soon as possible after you pass on. The process of probating…

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]]> What you should know before you challenge a will https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2018/12/what-you-should-know-before-you-challenge-a-will/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/12/what-you-should-know-before-you-challenge-a-will/ At the in United Kingdom, we realize that sometimes a will challenge is the proper thing for you to do. We also realize, however, that to win a will challenge, you must not only be an “interested party,” you must also allege the proper grounds. You cannot challenge a will simply because you believe the decedent should have named you in…

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]]> Who are my natural heirs? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2018/12/who-are-my-natural-heirs/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/12/who-are-my-natural-heirs/ You may not realize it, but United Kingdom has a set of laws, called intestacy laws or laws of succession, that determine who receives your estate, and in what proportion, in the event you die without first making a Last Will and Testament. These distributions may have nothing to do with the way in which you wanted your property and assets…

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]]> What if I want to disinherit one of my kids? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2018/11/what-if-i-want-to-disinherit-one-of-my-kids/ Fri, 23 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/11/what-if-i-want-to-disinherit-one-of-my-kids/ Under United Kingdom law, your spouse and children are your natural and expected heirs. But what if you want to disinherit one of your children? Per lexology.com, you should never make this decision lightly.  Just because you and the child disagree about some of his or her life choices or even have major arguments about them does not necessarily mean that…

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]]> How can I avoid inheritance disputes? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2018/09/how-can-i-avoid-inheritance-disputes/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/09/how-can-i-avoid-inheritance-disputes/ It’s not uncommon for contentious fights to break out among families when it comes to inheritance issues. However, parents leave assets to their kids to help them, not to cause strife that can be both expensive as well as emotionally trying. While you can’t always prevent fights from occurring, AARP recommends the following advice to minimize the impact of estate…

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]]> What constitutes undue influence? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2018/08/what-constitutes-undue-influence/ Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/08/what-constitutes-undue-influence/ If you fear that your elderly, ill or disabled parent in United Kingdom is developing too much reliance on his/her caregiver, you may wish to take preventative measures to ensure that (s)he does not change his/her will while under this person’s undue influence. As explained by a state bar association at its recent meeting, undue influence occurs when one individual assumes…

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]]> What are my inheritance rights? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2018/06/what-are-my-inheritance-rights/ Fri, 15 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/06/what-are-my-inheritance-rights/ You probably believe that you have the right to inherit from your spouse, domestic partner or parents when they die. While this is generally true, what you may not realize is that if a United Kingdomn dies without having made a will, (s)he dies intestate. The United Kingdom Legislature explains that in this situation the intestacy laws of United Kingdom determine the heirs and…

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