Fennessy v Turner & anr [2022] WTLR 1295

Winter 2022 #189

The claim concerned the estate of Hazel Valerie Fennessy who had died on 2 February 2020 at the age of 78. The claimant was the deceased’s son. The deceased’s other child, Heidi, predeceased her by approximately six weeks.

The deceased’s will dated 24 January 2012 left her entire estate to Heidi and appointed her as sole executrix. It provided that if Heidi predeceased then the whole estate was left to the defendant, June Turner, who was also appointed as sole executrix.

Probate was granted on 26 October 2020. The value of the estate was stated as £342,075 (gross) and £336,...