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High Court dismisses challenge to will in first case of its kind since introduction of civil partnership

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 30 June 2015, Mr Said Laaser's challenge to the will of his late civil partner, Mr Brian Earls, was dismissed. Mr Earls had executed the will hours before his death on 5 July 2013, witnessed by three family members. Laaser, representing himself, alleged the will was signed in his absence and that Mr Earls, severely ill, could only mark the document with an 'x'. The executors, Mr Maurice Earls and Mr William Early, defended the will as properly executed and reflective of Mr Earls' wishes. The will allocated 50 % of Mr Earls' assets, including his Dublin home and bank accounts, to Laaser, with the remainder divided among Mr Earls' siblings, and a €30,000 cash gift to a friend in Armenia.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: High Court dismisses challenge to will in first case of its kind since introduction of civil partnership. Charges or matters: challenge to will; executor of will. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• July 5th 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-06-30 Publication

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