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London Court Reinstates Controversial Will, Equal Shares for Children

12/5/2025

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A London court ruled in favor of Bhavenetta Stewart-Brown and reinstated Laxmikant Patel's 2019 will, which divided £600,000 equally among his three children.
The 2021 will left most assets to Anju and was deemed highly suspicious for improper execution and Laxmikant Patel's terminal illness.
The judge noted Patel's prior wills favored equal distribution, contradicting 2021.
The ruling raises concerns about Patel's understanding and Anju's influence in his final days.

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A London court ruled in favor of Bhavenetta Stewart-Brown and reinstated Laxmikant Patel's 2019 will, which divided £600,000 equally among his three children.
The 2021 will left most assets to Anju and was deemed highly suspicious for improper execution and Laxmikant Patel's terminal illness.
The judge noted Patel's prior wills favored equal distribution, contradicting 2021.
The ruling raises concerns about Patel's understanding and Anju's influence in his final days.