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Case Study: A Question of Family
September 3, 2026

How Fraser and Fraser Solved a Will Trust Conundrum In the complex and often time-sensitive world of trusts and estates, the accurate distribution of assets is paramount. When a life interest in a Will Trust expires many years after the deceased’s passing, solicitors frequently face the difficult task of locating beneficiaries who may be unknown […]

Case Study: Navigating Complex Intestacy
July 3, 2025

The Challenge: A Succession Crisis and Missing Heirs Our client, a private client solicitor, was in the midst of administering the estate of a deceased person who had left her entire estate to her husband, Mr. W. The administration was proceeding smoothly until an unforeseen and unfortunate event occurred, Mr. W passed away. This sudden […]

A Soldier Remembered: The Story of Corporal David Kilgour
November 7, 2024

In the quiet Dutch village of Miejel, a unique bond has formed between a local resident and a soldier who perished half a world away. Jurgen Beekers, a compassionate individual, has adopted the grave of Corporal David Kilgour Mitchell, a Scottish soldier who lost his life during the Second World War. This act of remembrance […]

The Foundling
June 14, 2024

Case Study Harry Feltham. A name that whispered loneliness and solitude. When he passed away, he left behind an estate and a void of unanswered questions about his family. Our team received Harry’s case upon finding it on the unclaimed estates list released by the Government Legal Department (GLD). It was our task to seek […]

Resolving the Estate
February 15, 2024

Susan Ware, a once independent woman, found herself in a vulnerable position in her late 70s when she fell victim to financial exploitation by her cleaner. With no immediate family to turn to, the Council stepped in as her appointee to address the situation. Despite having ample means, Susan never executed a will, often citing […]

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