Oliver successfully appeared on behalf of the claimant in the first claim to consider the effect of s. 67 Adoption and Children Act 2002 and the construction of a will.

Leslie acted for the estate in appeal from Judge’s decision to award deceased’s godson a listed building by reason of proprietary estoppel.

A statutory will application by JC’s daughter D, who had been conceived following a post-marital rape of JC’s ex-wife and adopted by other parents very shortly after her birth, and who had never met or had

Costs of a claim by adult child under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Validity of will disputed on grounds of testamentary capacity, want of knowledge and approval and undue influence.

The case looked at proof of a Will in solemn form and the formalities of due execution. The Will was signed by the testator in the presence of only one witness, the second witness joining in

John dealt with cost issues on the discontinuance of a probate action, where it was alleged that the testator’s signature was forged.

Acted for farmer at trial and on appeal to the Court of Appeal in dispute with his former wife as to whether she had acquired an interest in the farm by way of constructive trust or

Testamentary capacity.

The proper construction of a will.

Estoppels arising from subject to contract negotiations and the clean hand defence.

Leslie successfully acted for the claimant in a challenge to a will by allegation of forgery and want of knowledge and approval.