Recently in the UK, a sibling rivalry has arisen over thedistribution of Antony Lambton’s multi-million pound estate. Ned Lambton, sonof Antony, has been arguing with three of his five siblings about their inheritancefrom his deceased father. British law states that the oldest son receives theentire estate. However, the three sisters are trying to apply Italian lawbecause Antony lived there for over 30 years. Ned has been in negotiations withhis three sisters and is trying to settle the claim for one million poundseach. Moreover, he has also has issued a writ to ask the court not to applyforeign statutes. Ned’s lawyers claim that Antony left his estate to hisson because he had already maintained and supported his daughters while he wasalive.
See Michael Brown, Sisters of the Earl of Durham Launch Court Action Over Inheritance, The Journal, May 20, 2013.
