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Skillett v Skillett [2022] EWHC 233 (Ch)
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Skillett v Skillett [2022] EWHC 233 (Ch)

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The case: The claimant asserted that the testator lacked testamentary capacity and/or did not know and approve the contents of his will at the time of execution on 19 May 2011.

 

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