The Court has recently had to examine the issue as to whether, in the case of a defunct charity, a bequest could pass to another similar charity.
It was held that the organisation has to continue beyond the death of the donor for the gift to apply and that otherwise there would be a partial intestacy.
For further information on wills, please contact Chris Strange by emailing Chris or by calling him on 08450 990045, or speak to your usual contact in the Wills, Trust and Probate Team.
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