Solomon v Solomon and Another (17909/2022)
Solomon v Solomon and Another (17909/2022) [2023] ZAWCHC 182 (20 July 2023)
The court found that the will dated 20 May 2020 was drafted and executed by the deceased, Percival Fairhurst Solomon, and was intended by him to be his last will and testament. The applicant failed to raise any genuine dispute of fact regarding the execution or intention behind the will. The first respondent and his wife had no prior knowledge of the deceased's intention to change his will, and their involvement was limited to witnessing the document at the deceased's request. The applicant's arguments regarding the timing of Mr Pillay's signature did not establish fraud or undue influence. T…
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- Wills Act Formalities
- Intestate Succession
- Disqualification Of Beneficiaries
- Undue Influence
- Declaratory Relief