A press release from the Ministry of Justice and The Rt Hon Dominic Raaab MP on the 11th January 2022 has confirmed that :'Vulnerable people across England and Wales will continue to be able to have their wills witnessed via video-link up until 2024, under legislation' on the 11 January [...]
To recap, the landmark case of Ilott v Mitson made its way in front of the Supreme Court judges in December 2016. Mrs Jackson died in 2014 and by her Will left the majority of her estate to charities. No provision had been left for her only child, Mrs Ilott, [...]
A landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal in Ilott v Mitson has made its way to the Supreme Court. This case illustrates a balancing act between the testamentary wishes made under a will and the statutory rights and financial needs of an applicant. Mrs Ilott made an application under [...]
