George v Townsend: a narrow escape on a 1975 Act claim

Edward Hewitt

George v Townsend and Another [2026] EWHC 1507 (Fam) is a useful reminder - if one were needed - that issuing some sort of claim within six months of a grant of representation is not the same thing as issuing a claim pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the "1975 Act") correctly, using the right claim form, supported by the right evidence and serving it properly.