Stoney-Andersen v Abbas & ors [2024] WTLR 741

Wills & Trusts Law Reports | Summer 2024 #195

The issue before the court was costs in proceedings relating to the estate of Vincent William Cashinella (the testator), who died on 25 November 2019. By a will dated 30 May 1995 (the will) the testator appointed his wife, Olwen, and the first defendant, who was married to Olwen’s niece, as executors. The testator’s wife predeceased him and probate of the will was granted to the first defendant alone.

By a Part 8 claim dated 8 September 2022 (the claim), Olwen’s grandniece (the claimant) brought proceedings originally for:

  1. (1) an order removing the first defendant as ...