Emma Jones

Revoking a will is a common and entirely legal process, but it must be done properly to avoid confusion, will disputes, or unintended consequences.

One area that commonly leads to contention is the gifting of assets near the end of someone’s life. These gifts, known as deathbed gifts, can be subject to legal challenges.

This rule comes into play in tragic family circumstances - domestic violence cases, mercy killings, or where mental health problems have led to unlawful killings.