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Forged wills and the importance of succession planning to protect assets

Charlotte Pollard, senior associate & Helena Taylor, solicitor, Wedlake Bell, 22/04/2022

A recent claim of forgery issued in the High Court has highlighted the importance of careful succession planning and how this can mitigate the risk of falling victim to forged wills.

The Dispute 

Maureen Renny was the former headmistress of The Barn School in Hertfordshire. Her Grade II listed home, valued at approximately £1.65 million, was the site of The Barn School until its closure in 1998. However, four months prior to her death, M...


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