Contentious conversations: Inheritance Act claims involving minors
Parklane Plowden barrister Cait Sweeney and head of the Chancery team, Nicola Phillipson, are joined by Henry Straw, associate solicitor at IDR Law, to explore the legal principles, challenges and considerations when children seek financial provision from a deceased person’s estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
The podcast outlines the categories of children who may bring claims under the Act, including biological children, adopted children, children treated as members of the deceased’s family, and those maintained by the deceased.
The speakers also consider more complex situations, such as children conceived after the deceased’s death through assisted reproduction, highlighting that advances in reproductive technology may lead to more claims of this nature in the future.
It also provides practical guidance on valuing claims, negotiating and approving settlements involving minors, and addressing procedural and tax considerations to ensure settlements are legally effective.
Listen to the podcast below.
