In Public Trust v McSaveney the death certificate refers to “Dementia Years.” That might be considered dispositive of an application for probate in solemn form where the will-maker died less than 18 months after her final will. Becroft J’s decision warrants careful consideration as she traverses the cost benefit analysis of medical assessment and experts … Continue reading →
Re the estate of Ian Douglas Dobson relates to an application for probate in solemn form necessitated due to questions arising as the will-maker’s testamentary capacity. The relevant time-line is: As noted at [14]: Regardless, the weight given to this assessment was balanced against the evidence given regarding the circumstances surrounding the execution of Mr … Continue reading →