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Writing a will: Martin Lewis shares 7 ways making wills can protect your loved ones and executors in the UK

  • Carry Keats, a 92-year-old woman, revoked her Will after a disagreement with her cousins who were primary beneficiaries in the UK.
  • She sought to stop her cousins from receiving her estate by tearing up her Will, which sparked a legal challenge regarding her mental competence.
  • The court accepted that Carry validly revoked the Will by directing her solicitor to tear it in her presence and confirmed her clear intention.
  • Deputy Master Linwood ruled in favor of Carry's sister, deciding the Will was revoked and that Carry had the requisite testamentary capacity.
  • This case highlights the importance of keeping Wills updated to reflect current wishes, as revocation may result in intestacy consequences.
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Writing a will: Martin Lewis shares 7 ways making wills can protect your loved ones and executors in the UK

Act now to avoid heartbreak, legal battles, and unintended heirs 🖋️

·Falkirk, United Kingdom
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Today's Wills and Probate broke the news in on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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