Henrietta Mason
Henrietta Mason is a senior associate with Penningtons Manches’ contentious private client team.
FeatureWhere there’s a will
A public consultation by the Law Commission is a welcome step towards updating our will-making laws to keep them fit for purpose in the 21st century, says Henrietta Mason. She reflects on two key areas of the consultation: formality and testamentary capacity
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Spotlight: Ilott v The Blue Cross and others [2017] UKSC 17
Henrietta Mason comments on the long-awaited Supreme Court decision on whether a will failed to make reasonable provision for the deceased’s daughter and the grounds upon which a claim for provision can be brought.
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The acid test
Henrietta Mason considers recent developments in case law surrounding testamentary capacity, including the test for capacity, the burden of proof, the nature of understanding required, and mental disorders that might affect capacity
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Back to Basics: Removing and retiring trustees and PRs
Removing a fellow professional fiduciary
