The Inheritance Act 1975 is an Act of Parliament that came into force with the scope of protecting those connected to the deceased but who didn't receive sufficient financial provision.

Under this Act, many people connected to the deceased would be able to claim financial provision after making an application to a court to ensure the claim is fair and justified. This is always the case and sometimes the will can be judged fair or the claimant not sufficiently connected with the deceased.

Former partners and current spouses or civil partners are all eligible to claim as well as children of the deceased. Any people that were treated as a child of the deceased, such as adopted children and those that were entirely supported by the deceased can claim. (more...)