In the matter of Clarke v Clarke, a widow succeeded in her claim for family provision against the two children of the deceased. Background The widow was the second spouse of the deceased. The deceased had two children from a … Continue reading Balancing the wants of the widow against children’s entitlement
Many a time we have clients that prepare their wills, and then we do not hear for them for sometime later. We attempt to follow up our clients and remind them that just because they have had the initial appointment … Continue reading A draft will is not a will
Moving away from contested wills and family provision cases, this one is about a dispute as to how to dispose of someone’s remains. These are particularly sad cases, as it means the intense grief period following death is compounded or … Continue reading Burial Rights – Battle between Mum & Wife
The Court recently ordered that a life interest in a property be made a flexible life interest by way of a ‘Crisp’ order. Facts The deceased had prepared a will that left everything to his only child from his first … Continue reading Life Interest Not Enough
