Resolving Drafting Errors in Wills - A Bite-Sized Guide

Introduction

Drafting mistakes in wills are common.

Some are obvious; others less so. Some can easily be corrected by agreement between the relevant beneficiaries; others can exacerbate, or even create, an inheritance dispute which can only be resolved by going to court.

This short webinar aims to provide some practical guidance on what to do when faced with a drafting error in a will.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• How to try to resolve a will drafting error amicably
• How a court will approach a claim for the rectification of a will
• What is (and what is not) a clerical error
• Procedural and evidential aspects
• Interplay with construction claims
• Costs considerations
• Professional negligence implications

This webinar was recorded on 4th June 2020

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