Free Webinar with Fraser and Fraser
Predatory marriage and probate
Andrew joined Rothley Law in 2023. He is a partner in the Manchester team. Andrew advises a range of clients nationally in all contentious trust and probate matters. He has particular interest in claims under the Inheritance Act, proprietary estoppel and will challenges.
Andrew is also a leader in trying to change the law in relation to predatory marriages, working closely with Fabian Hamilton MP to lobby Parliament. Andrew has featured regularly in national newspapers, radio interviews and live on BBC news to comment on the topic of predatory marriage. Most recently, Andrew featured in Channel 5 Documentary ‘Inheritance Wars’. Andrew is ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide, and in Legal 500 as a “next generation partner”.
Wednesday 26th March 2025 | 10:30 AM GMT
About The Webinar
The concept of ‘predatory marriage’ may be unfamiliar to many, but the harm caused can have serious and permanent testamentary effects. The term is generally applied to forced marriages faced by individuals (usually elderly) whose mental capacity is in doubt or who are vulnerable to undue influence. S.18 Wills Act 1837 provides that in most circumstances a valid Will is automatically revoked by a marriage. This applies even if the marriage is predatory in nature.
During the webinar we consider:
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The trap created by predatory marriage
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The law which sits behind it and what can be done to prevent the harm caused
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We also discuss the recent case of Langley v Quin which involved allegations of predatory marriage in a probate claim
Webinar Presenters
Ceyda Baser
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Andrew Bishop
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Stuart Haydock
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