The Weekly Law Reports
[1999] 2 WLR 1114
[CHANCERY DIVISION]
In re
B., decd.
[Ch. 1997 B. No. 1371]
1999 Jan. 20,
21;
22
Jonathan Parker J.
Family Provision
— Dependant
— Maintained by deceased
— Deceased cared for by mother in jointly owned home
— Deceased's share in home purchased from damages under control of Court of Protection
— Whether deceased contributing towards “reasonable needs” of mother
— Whether assumption of responsibility by deceased for mother
— Whether mother dependant
—
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (c. 63), ss. 1(1)(e)(3), 3(4)
—
Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20), s. 95(1)(2)