Batstone v Batstone [2022] WTLR 835

Wills & Trusts Law Reports | Autumn 2022 #188

The claim was brought pursuant to s1(1)(c) of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 against the estate of John Nicholas Batstone Deceased (the deceased). The claimant was the deceased’s adult daughter by his first marriage. The defendant was the deceased’s widow and executor.

The deceased died on 31 March 2019, domiciled in England and Wales and leaving a will dated 2 December 2017. The total net value of the estate was £326,121, consisting of:

  1. (i) a 50% share in a residential property, co-owned with the defendant and valued ...