Where a child applied under the act as a dependent, he need show only that he did in fact receive sums by way of maintenance, and not additionally that the deceased had assumed any responsibility to provide maintenance.
Citations:
[2000] 1 All ER 665
Statutes:
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependeants) Act 1975
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Wills and Probate, Children
Updated: 09 May 2022; Ref: scu.220640