While dramas show heirs routinely challenging a will at its reading, the fact that the heirs don’t like the designation of property is rarely going to stand up in court as a reason to throw the whole document out. There are a number of legal reasons or grounds that someone can have for challenging a will. Let’s look at a few.
Prior Wills
It is quite possible to contest a new will written in the final days of someone’s life when there are questions of their competence, sanity, judgement, or suspicions of undue influence. It is especially strong grounds to challenge a will...
Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed overnight on Thursday (2 November).
The road will be closed from 8.30pm in order to enable surfacing work to be carried out and for the last sections of guardrail to be installed. It will re-open at 5.30am the following morning (Friday 3 November). The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton and the A379. Details of the diversion route are available here . Information on changes to Stagecoach bus services will be available at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/regional-service-updates/south-west/greate......
A probation service officer from Exeter has been shortlisted for a major national award.
Laura Greenhill, 47, has been shortlisted for a Butler Trust Award, which recognises and celebrates outstanding dedication, skill and creativity by people working in prisons, probation and youth justice settings across the UK.
The recognition is a result of Laura’s hard work to deliver and develop probation work at the city’s recently refurbished CoLab community and wellbeing hub at Wat Tyler House in King William Street.
Laura works for Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Community...
Do you want to give your home a new lease of life? Instead of spending your savings on transforming you home, there are many affordable ways you can create a beautiful interior style.
Check out these alternative ways to furnish your home.
1. Auctions
If you want to secure high-quality furnishings and gadgets for a fraction of their RRP, consider taking yourself along to one of the many auctions in the UK . Whether you’re looking for a brand-new kitchen, whitegoods, or a smart TV, it’s the perfect place to secure a bargain for your home.
A kennel owner has been prosecuted by East Devon District Council and ordered to pay fines and costs of more than £4,000 after a dog staying at the kennels escaped from its pen and was killed by another dog.
Paul Sparks, the owner of Barn Close Kennels in Combe Raleigh, Honiton, pleaded guilty to five offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Animal Boarding Establishments Act and was sentenced by Exeter Magistrates on Monday October 30. Barn Close Kennels is licensed as an Animal Boarding Establishment by East Devon District Council.
Recovering from an accident can be a slow and traumatic process, as you may experience feelings of shock, guilt or anxiety. Not only might you question why an accident happened to you, but you may also experience flashbacks of the event. So, it can take time to emotionally and physically recover. For this reason, read on to get advice on how to get back on your feet after an accident.
Discuss Your Feelings
Different people will experience different reactions following an accident. While some people might bottle their emotions inside, others might be more than happy to talk...
Northern Ballet’s original pioneering ballet for children, Ugly Duckling, is to return to stages across the country with an extensive tour throughout spring 2018. The production will run from May to June 2018, visiting more than 20 theatres. Based on the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Ugly Duckling tells the story of a lonely duckling, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in. This child friendly 40 minute ballet follows her journey as she comes to learn that she was beautiful all along. It has been created especially for children and their families to...
On Sunday 3 December, Exeter Deaf Academy student Sam Harris will take on the city’s Santa Run to raise money for his school with THREE generations of his family running alongside him.
12 year-old Sam will be joined by his 3 year-old stepsister Alex, his father and stepmother, and his grandparents Jane (64) and Ted (74). Sam’s father Robert said;
‘As a family we always want to do things together. We value spending time with each other and this is a brilliant way to have fun as well.’
‘Sam has been deaf since age of 4 months old when he lost his hearing from...
Whether you’re selling your home or just want to update your space, now is the perfect time to start planning home improvement projects for next year. You might want to reclaim a neglected room, sort that damp problem once and for all, or just make a few minor changes to freshen up your décor.
Regardless of your budget, there are ways you can improve the look and feel of your home without calling in professionals. So, if your New Year’s resolution is to upgrade your living space, take a look at these five ideas for home improvement.
A group of pensioners who have been left severely out of pocket because of a legal loophole are calling on the Prime Minister and Pensions Minister for a change in the law.
It follows a rallying event at the House of Commons last week attended by representatives of the Hewlett Packard Pensions Group and MPs and their representatives from 14 different constituencies across the UK - including John Redwood MP, Bill Grant MP, Matt Rodda MP and Sir Hugo Swire MP.
Around 100,000 pensioners are affected by the loophole which has allowed their former employers to short-change them...
