Client Cases: Failing To Provide
Reasons to choose Wilson Browne
Some Wilson Browne Cases:
- Mr E came to us with a potential claim under the Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Independents) Act 1975. He had severe health conditions that impacted his employability status. He had a dependant wife and 5 children that he had to share a three-bedroom council house with. Mr E was only left a small monetary amount of his late father’s estate, which would not provide for himself or his family.
- It appeared from the Grant of Probate that there was sufficient value within the estate to provide maintenance from the estate in order to fund Mr E in formal training to be able to provide a better standard of living for himself and his family, and to assist with his housing needs.
We sent the executors notice of Mr E’s potential claim and the matters was settled with the executors for an increased sum to that originally left for Mr E.
Another Wilson Browne Case
The situation
Mr F lived with his grandfather since he was 13 years old. He still lived in his grandfather’s house even after his passing. His Grandfather was the only fatherly figure in his life and he relied on him for emotionally and for financial support. In return he cared for his grandfather through his dementia.
The Problem
Mr F came to us because after his grandfather died the executors asked him to leave the house that had been his home and because no provision was made for him in his grandfather’s Will despite promises made.
The Solution
We brought a clam under the Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 as Mr F was treated as a child of the family.
We managed to avoid issuing Court proceedings and settle the case allowing Mr F to receive a payment from his grandfather’s estate to help him obtain alternative accommodation.
We managed to avoid issuing Court proceedings and settle the case allowing Mr F to receive a lump sum from his grandfather’s estate.