Blackman v Man
Saturday, 8th December 2007
[2007] All ER (D) 118 (Dec); 7 December 2007; Chancery Division; Sir Donald Rattee
A testatrix left a substantial legacy to a couple who had been involved in running a chinese restaurant. The couple had been described by the testatrix as her best friends.
Franks v Sinclair
Friday, 10th August 2007
[2007] WTLR 785; David Richards J
This case concerned an application to prove a will in solemn form, Read more
Fraser v Lee
Monday, 9th July 2007
[2007] All ER (D) 203 (Jun); Blackburne J
This was a case about the validity of a will where the testatrix was elderly and had moderate to severe dementia. One of the intestacy beneficiaries, who was unable to discover the circumstances in which the will had been executed, began proceedings, seeking a declaration that the will was invalid. The person appointed as executor under
