Melita Jackson left most of her £486,000 estate to be inherited by animal charities. This was challenged by her daughter, a mother of five who lives on benefits. The Supreme Court ruled that the daughter should receive £50,000 and the rest go to the charities. Which comes closer to your view?

Melita Jackson left most of her £486,000 estate to be inherited by animal charities. This was challenged by her daughter, a mother of five who lives on benefits. The Supreme Court ruled that the daughter should receive £50,000 and the rest go to the charities. Which comes closer to your view? Published on 17 March 2017 → Survey conducted on 17 March 2017 on 3745 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

People should be allowed to leave their money/property to whoever they want, without any limitations

74%

Children should always be entitled to the major part of the inheritance from their parents

13%

Other

Don't know

People should be allowed to leave their money/property to whoever they want, without any limitations

74%

Children should always be entitled to the major part of the inheritance from their parents

13%

Other

Don't know

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