In this fourth and final webinar, the focus is on those who argue that they have not been left reasonable financial provision by the deceased, either by way of will or pursuant to the laws of intestacy.The Tanfield team offer advice for both claimants and personal representatives, and address the following subjects:
- Classes of persons entitled to apply
- Definition of reasonable financial provision
- How the court determines a 1975 Act applications
- Additional discretionary factors dependent upon type of applicant
- How “maintenance” is construed by the courts
- Negotiations, the time limit for applications and the relevant date for determination of the claim
- Interim orders, interim costs and finally
- Costs.
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