Court of Protection: Skewed benefit

Louise Mathias-Williams explores a case where a windfall jeopardised the beneficiary’s living arrangements The judge was persuaded that it was in LMS’s best interests to authorise the proposed deed in order better to effect the testator’s intention to financially benefit her. Becoming entitled to an inheritance is, for most, a fortunate place to occupy, albeit …

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