A family is involved in a High Court battle over an elderly farmer's will amid allegations that his daughters forced him to change it in their favour.

Making proper financial arrangements such as will-writing and drawing up a pre-nuptial agreement could be the easiest way for couples to get peace of mind.

A woman has won the right to inherit land owned by her family following the conclusion of a legal dispute with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Consumers have been reminded of the need to ensure they consult a trained and qualified professional over will writing.

Nearly one third of people inheriting money after someone had died experienced trouble receiving their inheritance due to a lack of a will, new research has revealed.

A survey by the Fellowship of Professional Willwriters and Probate Practitioners has revealed the most common notions that people aged 18-30 who do not write wills believe wrongly.

Childrens' charity Barnados has offered to write people's wills for them for free - provided they are aged over 55 and will make a donation to the organisation.

Nearly a quarter of people intend to leave some money to charity in a will, a new study has found.

People leaving the UK to live overseas must ensure their wills are set up to meet legal requirements in both Britain and their new country of residence, it has been stated.

Residents of an Oxfordshire town have been asked to help increase the amount of land for allotments through their wills.