In June 2020, James O’Connor – a never married medical specialist who had no children – suffered a heart atta...
Court orders broad interpretation of will to halt farms going to charity
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When will a court consider family history and conduct to interpret a will-maker’s intention when gifts to beneficia...
Mutual adoration ≠ spousal mutual will agreement
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Spouses often make wills in similar or “mirror” terms. Following one of their deaths, the survivor has the power to...
Animal lovers face pitfalls in four legged friend will provisions
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What can go wrong with arrangements in a will about caring for pets after the death of their owner? Consider the ca...
Nursing home companionship qualifies niece for will-maker’s carer bequest
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If an aging family member can no longer be cared for at home and has to move into nursing home care, does the role ...
“Such of my children as survive me….”: when is there a “contrary intention”?
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Gifts to children by will are frequently accommodated using the time-honoured expression “…to such my children as s...