On 15
th March 2017, the judgement was released by the Supreme Court in the high profile case of
Ilott v Mitson, regarding a lady who made a Will and disinherited her daughter in favour of three charities. The daughter of the deceased made a claim against the estate and was initially successful but the charities appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court considered various factors in this case and the judgement can be found here:
https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2015-0203-judgment.pdf
If you would like to make a Will (or if you have already made a Will) and think there is a possibility that someone may make a claim against your estate, please give one of our Solicitors in our Private Client Department a call on 01692 581231 to seek advice.
Capron & Helliwell Solicitors offer a range of legal services at the firm’s Stalham and Wroxham offices near North Walsham and Norwich in Norfolk. The firm specialises in areas including family law, conveyancing and private client law including wills and probate. Please call 01692 581231 for further details or to make an appointment