Can a person inherit if they caused the deceased’s death?
- If the death was caused by a crime, such as murder or arson, no.
- If the death was unintentional, such as by an accident or caused by a person who was insane, yes.
These rules were recently confirmed by the court in Re Fenotti Estate.
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Read the case: Re Fenotti Estate