Mirror wills invalidated by signature mix-up, appeal judges rule – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 3rd, 2012 in married persons, mistake, news, wills by sally

“A simple mix-up when a husband and wife signed mirror wills 13 years ago means they have no value in law, the Court of Appeal ruled today. The ruling disinherits the couple’s intended heir and has left lawyers calling for a more flexible approach to probate law.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 2nd February 2012

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk