|
|
| Industry News |
|
| News » Wills » Woman wins will dispute with charity |
|
08/02/2010
Woman wins will dispute with charity |
|
A woman has won the right to inherit land owned by her family following the conclusion of a legal dispute with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).
Dr Christine Gill is to claim a £2.3 million farm in North Yorkshire, which she had previously helped to operate with her parents, after being disinherited by their will.
She alleged that the will, which bequeathed the land to the animal charity, had been written against her mother's will under coercion from her "domineering" father.
Despite these concerns over the will writing process, the RSPCA refused calls to enter into mediation or dispute resolution procedures.
It will now be made to pay the majority of the £1.3 million legal bill accrued during the case.
Dr Gill said: "The RSPCA attempted to justify its stance by saying it was obliged under charity law to defend the claim to trial … Today's decision sets the record straight."
Last month, the Fellowship of Professional Willwriters and Probate Practitioners reminded consumers of the need to consult properly qualified experts over will drafting in order to avoid any potential legal complications.
Written by Laurence Smith |
| |
| Related Articles |
24/02/2010
Daughters 'forced father to alter his will'
A family is involved in a High Court battle over an elderly farmer's will amid allegations that his daughters forced him to change it in their favour.
|
17/02/2010
Wills and pre-nups 'could give couples peace of mind'
Making proper financial arrangements such as will-writing and drawing up a pre-nuptial agreement could be the easiest way for couples to get peace of mind.
|
29/01/2010
Consumers 'must consult experts on will writing'
Consumers have been reminded of the need to ensure they consult a trained and qualified professional over will writing.
|
20/01/2010
'One in three' inheritors has problems from lack of will
Nearly one third of people inheriting money after someone had died experienced trouble receiving their inheritance due to a lack of a will, new research has revealed.
|
15/01/2010
Common will misconceptions revealed
A survey by the Fellowship of Professional Willwriters and Probate Practitioners has revealed the most common notions that people aged 18-30 who do not write wills believe wrongly.
|
|
News Archive |
|
|
|
|
