Lewis v Warner [2016] WTLR 1399; [2017] EWCA Civ 2182

Inheritance Act: Defining maintenance

Michael Radnor provides an analysis of the Court of Appeal decision in Lewis v Warner as to what constitutes reasonable financial provision ‘Maintenance, and thus the applicant‘s need, does not need to be purely financial as it is “flexible and falls to be assessed on the facts of each case“, and therefore could include the …

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Contentious probate: Beyond the grave

Emma Collins provides a summary of case law developments regarding claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 ‘The charities’ claim was not on a par with that of the claimant, but while the charities’ claim was not based on personal need, they depended heavily on testamentary bequests for their work.’ Family …

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