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The deceased: | Mother to three daughters and a son |
The applicant: | The daughters of the deceased |
Defendant/beneficiaries: | Son |
Size of deceased’s estate: | $550,000 |
Particulars of the claim: | Mother left everything to the son because it was traditional to do so. Two of the three daughters had not seen their mother for 20 years while the son had a good relationship with her until the end. |
Result: | Provision to the applicants in the amount of $100,000 each. |
Reason for result: | Two of the daughters were estranged. All children could demonstrate need. |