eBooks eBooks It’s not always easy to protect your family’s legal interests. We have published a selection of ebooks and guides to help you through some of these difficult times. These are all absolutely free to download. Inheritance Disputes Our guide to inheritance disputes explains who can make an inheritance claim, what the legal issues involved are and what you might expect from the process. Missing Persons Find out what your legal position is if a loved one goes missing, including the process of applying for guardianship or a declaration of presumed death. Challenging A Will This free downloadable ebook has been put together as a guide to help you understand the process of challenging a Will and what the next steps are. Caring for an Elderly Relative Everything you need to know about the legal and financial responsibilities of caring for a loved one who is no longer able to look after themselves. What to do When Someone Dies Everything you need to know about the legal and financial responsibilities of caring for a loved one who is no longer able to look after themselves. Further Reading Do I have to provide for my children in my Will? Clients often ask if they are required to provide for their children in their Wills, and there are various reasons for not wishing to do so. The Heather Ilott case highlights that adult children can make a claim on an estate for ‘reasonable provision’ under certain circumstances, although the outcome can vary based on individual facto Administering an Estate Involving a Partnership Business Winding up an estate is always a big responsibility, but it becomes even more complex if the deceased was a business owner in a traditional partnership. The partnership agreement typically dictates what happens to the business, and it’s crucial to seek legal advice to manage the estate and any business-related debts properly. Calling in Debts Owed to an Estate Administering an estate after a death involves valuing all assets, including property, vehicles, and money owed to the estate. Personal representatives must call in any debts owed, but disputes can arise, especially with informal loans; seeking legal advice is essential for navigating these situations. View all insights