Szabo & Associates News & Updates

A survey conducted in England and Wales suggests that approximately 25 per cent of wills drafted by solicitors in that jurisdiction are of poor quality, thus leaving them open to challenge.

Ensuring that wealth is passed on to the next generation is important to many people, and is often a key consideration when it comes to estate planning.

An interesting legal battle has begun in England over the estate of one of the country's most famous contemporary artists, Lucian Freud, reports the Telegraph.

Research suggests that there are still too many adults who don't understand how important it is to have a legally valid Will in place, regardless of their personal circumstances or size of their estate.

We recently published a blog following the death of Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney — perhaps known best for his roles in Breakfast at Tiffany's and A Family Affair — where we emphasised the importance of obtaining proper legal advice when preparing a will, as failure to do so can leave a will open to challenge.