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Under the Inheritance Act (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, individuals wishing to make a claim under the Act must do so within 6 months from the date of the issue of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. However, matters are not always straightforward and the 6-month limit can be missed for various reasons.

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Boundary disputes arise where two or more neighbours disagree upon the position of a boundary line. The boundary may be marked with a physical marker such as a fence, hedge or wall and the dispute will relate to the position of that marker, however sometimes there is no physical marker to assist in determining the position of the boundary.

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In Khatun v Hasan, the claimant alleged the will in dispute was a forgery and the onus was on the defendants to prove otherwise - which they failed to do. The decision in Khatun v Hasan provides a powerful reminder of the importance of properly prepared evidence and why specialist solicitors should be used in disputed will claims .

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A recent ruling at the Central London County Court (Duggan v Duggan), is a timely reminder that the purpose of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 19751975 Act is to make financial provision out of a deceased person’s estate for an eligible applicant with a genuine need.

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