Thompson v Hopkinson [2021] WTLR 1521

Wills & Trusts Law Reports | Winter 2021 #185

The pursuer and appellant (the appellant) brought proceedings for the production and reduction of a will executed by his late brother, Samuel Thompson, on 27 November 2018. Samuel Thompson had subsequently died on 26 February 2019.

The defendant and respondent (the respondent) was the principal beneficiary and residuary legatee in terms of the 27 November 2018 will. The respondent had provided care services to the deceased from 2012 until his death. In a prior will dated 26 April 2012 the deceased left his entire estate, save for his home, to the appellant.

The appellant ...