Presumption Of Death: When The Law Has To Decide The Unthinkable
Commercial awareness for regional and high street law, by the people doing it.
Need to know
The High Court can formally declare that a missing person is legally deceased.
To declare legal death the test is: on the balance of probabilities, is the person more likely deceased than living?
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🧠Wilson’s Weekly Wisdom
I’m someone who loves a plan. Give me structure and a rough idea of how things will play out, and I’m very comfortable. The problem? Life doesn’t really care about your plan.
The legal world is no different, it’s full of grey areas, unexpected turns, and decisions made with incomplete information.
Early on, uncertainty can feel like something to avoid. You want to wait until you feel fully ready and informed. That moment never really comes. But the more you face the unknown, the less intimidating it becomes. You start to trust that you can handle it, even if you don’t have all the answers upfront.
Don’t let the lack of a perfect plan stop you moving forward.
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