Predatory Marriages & Statutory Wills - A Bite-Sized Guide for Probate Practitioners

Introduction

Predatory marriages are an increasing concern to professionals looking to protect vulnerable individuals.

Through this short webinar, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a predatory marriage, the capacity requirements, and real-life examples that shed light on potential vulnerabilities.

Moreover, the webinar explores the far-reaching consequences of such marriages on existing wills and on intestacy, equipping attendees with valuable insights into safeguarding clients’ assets.

It delves into effective prevention measures, including caveats and injunctions, as well as lifetime challenges that demand careful consideration.

You will also learn about the process of annulment and the complexities involved in challenging marriages post-death.

The webinar draws from relevant case law and statute (Mental Capacity Act 2005) to illustrate the legal principles and provide guidance on capacity and statutory wills.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What is a predatory marriage?
• Capacity to marry and examples
• Consequences
• Impact on previous wills and intestacy
• Prevention
• Caveats and injunctions
• Lifetime challenges
• Annulment
• Challenging marriages post death
• Case law and Statute
• New wills
• Capacity and statutory wills

This webinar was recorded on 15th November 2023

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