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Probate and estate administration involving vulnerable or disabled persons: capacity, execution, witness competence, executor eligibility and beneficiary issues (England and Wales)
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Adjustments for vulnerable or disabled individuals in probate
Probate practitioners should, in a range of situations, make reasonable changes for vulnerable or disabled people engaged in administering an estate—whether acting as personal representatives or as beneficiaries—particularly where there are visual, communication or mobility difficulties.
Adaptations may involve: supplying written guidance in larger type; guaranteeing accessible meeting space and appropriate parking; visiting clients at home; or arranging an appropriate interpreter.
If there is a Will, the testator may themselves have had a disability, which can be indicated by the style of attestation clause employed, eg a clause tailored for a blind or visually impaired testator.
Frequently, concerns only emerge after death, when relatives or beneficiaries of the deceased challenge the Will’s validity.
Anyone handling the probate should confirm that the Will was duly executed and that, in the circumstances, the correct form of attestation was used.
Even with a suitable attestation clause, the Will may still face dispute, for example because of doubts regarding the testator’s capacity or other vulnerabilities.
See Practice Notes: Probate actions—lack of testamentary capacity, Probate actions—want of due execution, Probate
In all cases, arrangements should account for visual, language and mobility needs, as appropriate in the circumstances...
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