Hudman v Morris [2021] WTLR 877
Wills & Trusts Law Reports | Autumn 2021 #184The claimant was the executrix and one of five residuary beneficiaries of the estate of her late father. The defendant, her brother, was the co-executor and a fellow residuary beneficiary. The claimant brought a Part 8 claim under s50 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985 to remove the defendant as executor and, alternatively, sought an order that the defendant be passed over pursuant to s116 of the Senior Courts Act 1981. The claimant also sought the appointment of an independent administrator and was voluntarily willing to step down as executrix ...
Gudavadze & ors v Kay & ors [2012] EWHC 1683 (Ch)
Wills & Trusts Law Reports | December 2012 #125The deceased (Badri) was a wealthy Georgian businessman. Since Badri’s death litigation, in relation to both the devolution and administration of his estate, had been conducted in numerous jurisdictions. Mr Boris Berezovsky maintained claims against the estate on the basis of alleged joint ventures, but for the purpose of this action supported various members of Badri’s family (the family defendants) in their challenge of documents alleged to have testamentary force.
Badri’s half-cousin and sometime business assistant, Mr Joseph Kay (Mr Kay), had, since Badri...