ARTICLE · 16 MARCH 2022

Inheritance Claims CFA Success Fee Judgment

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The Court of Appeal upholds the recoverability of CFA success fees in 1975 Act claims in the case of Hirachand v Hirachand.

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Katie de Swarte

The Court of Appeal upholds the recoverability of CFA success fees in 1975 Act claims in the case of Hirachand v Hirachand

An individual who claims reasonable provision out of an estate may be able to secure part of the success fee due under a conditional fee agreement (CFA) if they win.

A significant ruling has affirmed the power of the courts to award claimants an element of their success fee if they are awarded maintenance-based provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. The contentious probate team at Osbornes Law has a proven track record in representing clients in successful claims against estates.

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