AB v CD

AB v CD

The applicant, AB, is appointed administrator with exclusive responsibility for M's funeral arrangements, as evidence shows M's closest connections and likely wishes were with Leeds and his mother, not Lincoln and his father.

Parties
Applicant: AB; Respondent: CD
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Funeral Arrangements, Intestacy, Letters of Administration
Family Law Probate Funeral Arrangements Intestacy Letters of Administration

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Parties

AB

Applicant

CD

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who should have responsibility for arranging the funeral of M
  2. 2 Determination of funeral location and form

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant, AB, is appointed administrator with exclusive responsibility for M's funeral arrangements, as evidence shows M's closest connections and likely wishes were with Leeds and his mother, not Lincoln and his father.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • AB appointed administrator for funeral arrangements.
  • AB entitled to take possession of M's body from the coroner.