Family Provision Claim

Pseudonyms are used to protect the client's identity.

Benjamin and his mother, Mary, were close.  She was his primary caregiver and often told him, “It’s us against the world.”

As a single parent, she was deeply involved in his life.  They spent most of their time together, and she worked hard to ensure he was well looked after.

Benjamin grew up living with Mary and his grandmother in a property in Sydney.  For as long as he can remember, Mary told him that the property would one day be his.

Benjamin was a flight attendant.  His work required him to travel frequently, but he regularly stayed at their home in Sydney for extended periods.

Despite his work commitments, Benjamin maintained a close relationship with Mary.

In 2018, Mary was diagnosed with cancer.  Benjamin spent most of his time with her, assisting with day-to-day tasks and providing care.

In 2018, a Will was also made which provided Mary’s husband with a life interest in the Sydney property.

Benjamin remained by his mother’s side until she passed away in 2023.

When she died, the entire estate, valued at approximately $3.8 million, passed to her husband.

Benjamin received nothing.

At the time, Benjamin was still residing in the property.  As a lower-income earner in Sydney, he could not afford to purchase a home of his own and had relied on the understanding that the property would provide him with future financial security.