Contentious probate: When enhanced provision is sought by spouses under the Inheritance Act

5 Stone Buildings | December 2022 #239
Thomas Entwistle analyses an application under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 that has valuable practice points for practitioners Mrs Ramus’ main concern with the provision made for her under the will was that the trustees had power to terminate her life interest. This article discusses the recent decision of Upper Tribunal …

Continue reading "Contentious probate: When enhanced provision is sought by spouses under the Inheritance Act"

This post is only available to members.

Contentious probate: Conflicts between trustees and beneficiaries

Parklane Plowden Chambers | January/February 2022 #230
Property trusts without liquid assets and no right to rent can cause difficulties for trustees facing proceedings. Nicola Phillipson analyses a case that considers these issues and more The distinction between situations where trustees have put themselves in a position of conflict and where they have been put there by the terms of the trust …

Continue reading "Contentious probate: Conflicts between trustees and beneficiaries"

This post is only available to members.