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22/06/2009
Legal move sees Darwin excluded from inheritance |
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The father of a man who faked his own death in a canoe accident so his wife could claim on the insurance cut him out of his will, it has been revealed.
Ronald Darwin - who died aged 91 last year - altered his arrangements to ensure that son John, who along with wife Anne is serving a jail term for the scam, received nothing.
The incident saw the rest of the Darwin family deliberately deceived while the pair set up a new home in Panama.
Only when John Darwin walked into a police station in 2007 claiming he had lost his memory were suspicions aroused - with investigations leading to the couple being convicted.
Those considering will writing soon may wish to consult with a solicitor to ensure they have all the legal details in place to guarantee that their wishes over who is included or excluded are fulfilled.
One very good reason for writing a will is to ensure that if one moves overseas the legal protection is still there, Shelter Offshore advised last week.
It said any such documents must be legally binding both in the UK and the new country of residence.
Written by Anna Norton
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