Son Sues Father Over Broken Promise to Inherit £2M Chicken Farm
In a bitter High Court battle that highlights the perils of relying on verbal promises in family businesses, Kevin Renaut,…
Proprietary Estoppel
Spencer v Spencer: son wins claim against father’s estate over promises to inherit family farm
In a recent High Court decision, a son’s lifelong commitment to his family’s farm, based on his father’s assurances that…
Have you relied on a promise that was later broken when a loved one passed away? Proprietary or Promissory Estoppel
When promises are made that induce reasonable reliance and detriment, the legal principle of proprietary estoppel may provide recourse if…
Have you been denied your interest in a Farm?
Have you been promised that you will ultimately receive a share of a farm? Have you been denied that fair…
An existing entitlement to a share in the deceased’s property
What can you do if you own a share in the will maker’s property, but the will seeks to give…
Enforcing the terms of a promise
Usually, when a person seeks to challenge a will or contest probate, it is because he or she has not…