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Good on the charities. For centuries we have had a basic principle that you have an inherent right if of sound mind and of your own free will to leave your estate as you wish by Will , subject to provision for those you were maintaining .The court of appeal decided to override the mothers wishes because of the daughter's life decisions which the court knew was the cause of the disagreement because they felt sorry for her.


Mother's wishes not to benefit her daughter been totally ignored .
Also if the mother had provided for the daughter in the will then she would have ceased to be entitled to benefits until she had properly spent the money - as is normal rule at which point she would be able to claim benefits again . No reason why the taxpayer should fund the daughter and she benefit under the Will.

Whole matter will hopefully be resolved so clients who wish not to benefit children who have behaved terribly in some cases can know how to ensure this can be achieved.

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