Estate

Family Provision Claims on an Estate

Consumer, Dispute, Wills & Estates / By Fletch

Although the terms of a valid Will are binding, the law recognises certain situations where a person who is not a beneficiary may have a claim on the estate of the deceased. What is Family Provision? The rules apply if a deceased person has not made adequate provision in their Will for the proper maintenance […]

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