Real Life Examples And Client Cases
From Celebrities to Everyday Families: Lessons in Inheritance Disputes.
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Big Names, Big Lessons — From George Michael to Michael Jackson, famous disputes show that even the richest don’t always plan perfectly.
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Family Left Out? — Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependents) Act 1975 reveal how loved ones have missed out and fought back when a Will didn’t provide fairly.
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Mistakes & Missing Wills — Sometimes there’s no Will at all. That can lead to heartbreak and loss, like families potentially losing homes because legal paperwork wasn’t in place.
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Trust Drama — Disagreements over trusts, who controls them and who benefits, can unravel even long-held family dynamics.
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Blocking Probate, Declarations & Caveats — Tools exist (like caveats or declaring someone presumed dead) when things go wrong or people go missing.
If you’re stuck in any of these situations—being disinherited, facing trust trouble, lacking a Will—we offer friendly, straightforward legal support when it matters most.
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George Michael
The late popstar George Michael, known for songs such as “Careless Whisper” should have maybe been less careless with his Will, as his estate became the centre of a legal dispute following his unexpected death on Christmas Day of 2016. -
Client Cases: Failing To Provide
Mr E - claim under the Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Independents) Act 1975. He had severe health conditions, a wife and 5 children to care for but was only left a small monetary amount which would not provide for himself or his family. -
Contesting A Will: Celebrity Case – John Lennon
Here comes the Son: John Lennon’s Will cut out his eldest son, Julian, a child from his first marriage. Julian contested the Will on the grounds that his father had been unduly influenced. -
Client Case: Mrs W And The Challenge Made To Her Will
Mr and Mrs W created their Wills with our Firm leaving their estates to each other and thereafter to their children equally...but subsequent sibling relationships caused issues. -
No Will? Even The Rich And Famous Can Overlook It
You may be thinking “What happens if my nan dies without making a will?” - even rich and famous pop starts can overlook it. -
Client Case: Dying Intestate – No Will
Dying intestate can cause real challenges, particularly in blended families and second marriages. -
Trust Dispute: Micheal Jackson
The Michael Jackson Case - People just “don’t stop till they get enough”. What should have been straightforward turned into a potential thriller. -
Client Case: Mrs D And The Trust Dispute
The Situation Mrs D’s father and second wife created a trust to allow the survivor... -
Client Case: Caveats – Stopping Probate Or Blocking Probate
You may be thinking, “How can I stop probate?” or “What should I do when someone blocks my application for a grant of probate?” -
Declarations of Presumed Death: Two Client Examples
“My dad has been missing for some time now, what should I do?” or “How can I deal with my son’s bank account if he is still missing?” An example of how our team at Wilson Browne Solicitors can help.
