Tag: succession law
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The Boxing Day Epiphany: Christmas Holidays and the Rise in Family Inheritance Disputes
The Boxing Day Epiphany: Why Christmas Holidays Fuel Inheritance Disputes Each year, after the festive period, many families face a surge in questions about wills, estates, and inheritance. The lull of the holiday season often gives way to a practical, emotional reckoning: who gets what, and why? This phenomenon — sometimes described as a post-Christmas…
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Christmas Holidays and the Rise in Family Inheritance Disputes: The Boxing Day Epiphany
Introduction: The Boxing Day Epiphany As families wrap up the festive season, a familiar pattern resurfaces in legal offices: a spike in requests for advice on estate matters. The period after Christmas, often dubbed the “Boxing Day epiphany,” brings heightened tensions around wills, trusts, and inheritances. Legal experts note that the holiday lull can give…