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News from Capacity Vault, and what changes in the law mean for your will.
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Poisoned affections: what Ginger v Mickleburgh cost a will
Michael Gwilliam believed his four daughters had him sectioned to steal his farm. He was wrong, and it cost them their inheritance until the High Court set his will aside in Ginger v Mickleburgh [2026] EWHC 100 (Ch).
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Feuding executors: what Key v Key cost an estate
Nobody challenged the will in Key v Key [2026] EWHC 2098 (Ch). The estate was wrecked anyway, because the two executors could not work together.
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News: Capacity Vault wins at the British Wills & Probate Awards 2024
Capacity Vault was named winner at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2024.
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News: Capacity Vault Founder addresses Society of Will Writers annual conference
Oliver Asha spoke at the Society of Will Writers annual conference on protecting clients from challenge.
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Parliament passes Bill enabling digital LPAs
The Powers of Attorney Bill clears Parliament, opening the way to lasting powers of attorney made and registered online.
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Greater control and greater responsibility for solicitors
Hughes v Pritchard [2022] EWCA Civ 386 gives extra weight to the testimony of a qualified legal drafter on testamentary capacity.