Deceased estranged from all children at various times, but reconciled with two. After seeing solicitor did not make a will. Court found had died intestate by design; estranged child made claim but was unsuccessful as could not establish inadequate provision. Continue reading Estranged adult son fails at first hurdle
A recent family provision claim made on behalf of a minor child was unsuccessful. The child was the result of a brief relationship, and it appears that the decision to maintain the pregnancy caused the relationship to breakdown irretrievably. The … Continue reading Minor child unsuccessful
Lindsay J recently made an order for further provision for an adult child who claimed against the Estate of her late father, despite the fact that he had died some 14 years previously. The daughter made the claim within 12 … Continue reading 13 years late…no problem!
