Gloria Haklany v Joe Gittany & Ors [2011] NSWSC 1549

Gloria Haklany v Joe Gittany & Ors [2011] NSWSC 1549

The plaintiff was left without adequate provision by the will as she has significant financial needs, limited assets, and a strong relationship with the deceased. The estate consists mainly of a debt owed by the fourth defendant. Given the absence of evidence of competing need from the other beneficiaries and pursuant to the relevant legal principles, a legacy of $197,000 is awarded to her for proper maintenance and advancement in life.

Parties
Plaintiff: Gloria Haklany; First Defendant / Executor: Joe Gittany; Second Defendant: Charles Gittany; Third Defendant: Anthony Gittany; Fourth Defendant: Gittany Constructions Pty Ltd; Fifth Defendant: Julie Khouzame
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 November 2011
Procedural Posture
Family Provision Application / Final Decision After Contested Hearing
Outcome
Order for provision made in favour of the plaintiff; legacy awarded
Legal Topics
Family Provision, Adult Children Claims, Adequate Provision, Distribution From Estate
Succession Family Provision Adult Children Claims Adequate Provision Distribution From Estate

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Parties

Gloria Haklany

Plaintiff

Joe Gittany

First Defendant / Executor

Charles Gittany

Second Defendant

Anthony Gittany

Third Defendant

Gittany Constructions Pty Ltd

Fourth Defendant

Julie Khouzame

Fifth Defendant

Procedural Posture

Family Provision Application / Final Decision After Contested Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff (adult daughter) was left without adequate provision by the will under the Family Provision Act 1982 (NSW)
  2. 2 Whether an order for provision from the estate should be made in the plaintiff's favour

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff was left without adequate provision by the will as she has significant financial needs, limited assets, and a strong relationship with the deceased. The estate consists mainly of a debt owed by the fourth defendant. Given the absence of evidence of competing need from the other beneficiaries and pursuant to the relevant legal principles, a legacy of $197,000 is awarded to her for proper maintenance and advancement in life.

Court Disposition

Order for provision made in favour of the plaintiff; legacy awarded

Orders

  • Plaintiff to receive a legacy of $197,000 out of the estate
  • No interest on the legacy if paid on or before 26 December 2011; otherwise, interest accrues under s 101 Civil Procedure Act 2005