The British electrician wins 700,000 pounds (7,86,00620 rupees) in property and cash, and fights after he embraces and “promotes” his sister's sister, whom he signs on the floor. Independence.
In this dramatic legal battle, the will, signed by 76-year-old Margaret Babelstock, is invalidated by 76-year-old Margaret Babelstock, who was seriously ill after seeing video footage in which his daughter Lisa guided her and led her to sign the document. Margaret, who was barely able to move at the time, signed a will in March 2021, cutting out her son John Babelstock, leaving everything to Lisa, including her property in Hearn Hill, south of London. News portal.
John, now 61, died just eight days later, nothing remained from his late mother's property. He challenged the will, claiming that the signature filmed on the video was not an independent act of her mother, but a result of Lisa's manipulation. The footage showed Lisa physically moving her mother's hand to sign the document. John claimed he had nullified his will.
After reviewing the evidence on the video, the judge agreed to John's argument and found that the will was not properly carried out. As a result, John is awarded half of the estate, overturning his sister's claims about his mother's wealth.
According to Metro, Judge Jane Evans Gordon agreed that Margaret had no idea what was going on and that he was diagnosed with dementia in 2021, declaring his will was invalid.
As a result, the judge discovered that Margaret had lost his gut, so the brothers and sisters must share 50/50 assets. Lisa also has to pay John's £80,000 bill.
The footage showed that Margaret could barely speak and responded only by saying “yes” or groaning.
On behalf of John, Barrister Mark Jones said Lisa “is trying to repeatedly try to pen with the mother's right hand in a way that allows the deceased to hold or hold the same thing.”
