Wills & Trusts Law Reports | Winter 2019 #177The Applicant, who was the sole deputy for property and affairs of his brother MJL, made an application for
(i) ratification of small gifts previously made on behalf of MJL and
(ii) authority to make prospective substantial gifts on behalf of MJL.
Both he and three siblings each provided witness statements in support. MJL, who was in his sixties, was unmarried and had no children. He had suffered a cardiac arrest ten years previously and was in a persistent vegetative state. His estate was in excess of £17m (the larger proportion of which was comprised in an investme...
Lewis Hastie reviews the case for deputising gifts ‘While P’s wishes and feelings were clearly analysed very closely by the Court of Protection, the critical factor was more his general character and hallmarks as a person.’ A growing number of individuals and solicitors are acting as attorneys or deputies, dealing with the property and finances …
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