Patel v O'Sullivan & Ors (Re Estate of Kantaban Ratilal Patel) [2026] EWHC 801 (Ch) (02 April 2026)

Patel v O'Sullivan & Ors (Re Estate of Kantaban Ratilal Patel) [2026] EWHC 801 (Ch) (02 April 2026)

Kantaben Patel knew and approved the contents of the July 2020 will, which was properly explained and executed by a solicitor. No undue influence was proven; evidence showed Kantaben acted of her own volition. The £35,000 loan from Vimlaben Patel is genuine and remains outstanding.

Citation
[2026] EWHC 801 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: Priti Patel; Litigation Friend for Claimant: Safina Bibi; First Defendant (executor): Nicholas O'Sullivan; Second Defendant: Vimlaben Patel; Third Defendant: Yash Eshwar Sanjay Patel; Fourth Defendant: Sanjay Patel; Fifth Defendant: Segal Veena Dalsana Patel; Sixth Defendant: Samataman Hindu Temple
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Probate/part 64 CPR Consolidated Claim / Final Judgment After Trial
Outcome
July 2020 will upheld as valid; £35,000 loan declared outstanding and payable to Vimlaben Patel.
Legal Topics
Validity of Will, Knowledge and Approval, Undue Influence, Outstanding Loan, Executor Duties
Probate Wills and Estates Civil Procedure Validity of Will Knowledge and Approval Undue Influence Outstanding Loan Executor Duties

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Parties

Priti Patel

Claimant

Safina Bibi

Litigation Friend for Claimant

Nicholas O'Sullivan

First Defendant (executor)

Vimlaben Patel

Second Defendant

Yash Eshwar Sanjay Patel

Third Defendant

Sanjay Patel

Fourth Defendant

Segal Veena Dalsana Patel

Fifth Defendant

Samataman Hindu Temple

Sixth Defendant

Procedural Posture

Probate/part 64 CPR Consolidated Claim / Final Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the July 2020 will of Kantaben Ratilal Patel is valid
  2. 2 Whether Kantaben Patel knew and approved the contents of the July 2020 will
  3. 3 Whether undue influence was exerted by Sanjay Patel and Vimlaben Patel

Ratio Decidendi

Kantaben Patel knew and approved the contents of the July 2020 will, which was properly explained and executed by a solicitor. No undue influence was proven; evidence showed Kantaben acted of her own volition. The £35,000 loan from Vimlaben Patel is genuine and remains outstanding.

Court Disposition

July 2020 will upheld as valid; £35,000 loan declared outstanding and payable to Vimlaben Patel.

Orders

  • July 2020 will of Kantaben Ratilal Patel declared valid.
  • £35,000 to be paid from estate to Vimlaben Patel.