Ilott v Mitson: The Lessons & Unanswered Questions

The long-awaited decision in the Ilott v Mitson case was finally handed down by the Supreme Court on 15 March 2017. The judgment in the now infamous case raises a number of questions for the legal profession.

Brie-Stevens Hoare QC and Edward Rowntree will discuss:

• Issues aired in the case including:
  • The meaning of maintenance  
  • The treatment of Charitable beneficiaries    
  • State benefits as a resource    
  • Tax or Benefit efficient structuring    
  • How to approach the balancing exercise
• The Supreme Court Decision
• The Unanswered Questions
• Practical considerations going forward

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