Publisher's Synopsis
This book looks at The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 which has a direct effect on a person's freedom to dispose of his estate as he wills. There are many more people cohabiting now than ever before and divorce continues to increase. In consequence, there has been a substantial rise in claims by cohabitees, spouses, former spouses, children and other dependants.;The purpose of this book is to provide an effective guide to the statutory provisions, together with an analysis of their interpretation by the courts. Key elements necessary to a full understanding of the Act are discussed such as who has the right to make a claim, what must be shown in support of the claim, the procedure, what financial facts and domestic arrangements are relevant and the extent of the court's powers.
