De Muller & anr v Morgan [2018] WTLR 867

Autumn 2018 #173

The deceased died in July 2014, still married to the 1st claimant (DM), though they had been separated for many years. The 2nd claimant (A) was one of his daughters from the marriage. The claimants were the administrators of deceased’s estate. The deceased had lived with the defendant (HM) between 1991 and 2003/2005, and had two children with her. She continued to live in a leasehold property (38 WC) owned by the deceased until his death. The deceased’s wills were invalid but indicated an intention for the benefit of 38 WC and the associated mews house to pass to HM on trust for their tw...