Adult Child Claims Under the Inheritance Act - A Changing Landscape

Introduction

Adult children are often viewed as the weakest claimants under the Inheritance Act, but is that assumption still valid?

Recent cases show a clear shift: more adult children are not only succeeding in their claims but securing substantial awards. This evolving trend raises important questions for practitioners and claimants alike.

In this short webinar, you will explore whether it is time to rethink how these claims are approached. The webinar will revisit the traditional ‘moral claim’ requirement, examine how it has been reshaped by Ilott v Mitson and analyse the latest case law shaping outcomes today.

Register today to gain practical guidance on both bringing and defending adult child claims and to understand the wider impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Hirachand v Hirachand.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• What qualifies someone as an adult child claimant?
• The traditional ‘moral claim’ requirement and the legal position before Ilott v Mitson
• How Ilott v Mitson reshaped the approach to adult child claims
• The evolving funding landscape following Hirachand v Hirachand
• Key recent decisions - successes, failures and whether courts are becoming more sympathetic
• Practical guidance for claimants - strengthening strong cases and improving weaker ones
• Practical guidance for defendants - identifying when to settle and when to contest

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 12th November 2026

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