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Funeral Director Accused of Will Manipulation
17 Feb
Summary
- George Shuttleworth faces accusations of exploiting a client's vulnerability.
- A £10,000 inheritance from a will is at the center of a dispute.
- Legal action is threatened against George and his funeral business.
George Shuttleworth, a funeral director, is facing serious allegations regarding a £10,000 inheritance from a client's will. The deceased's daughter, Annie, has accused George of exploiting her mother's vulnerability to be included in the will. Annie has initiated legal proceedings, challenging the validity of the will and seeking the return of the bequeathed sum.
Solicitor Adam Barlow has advised George to obtain legal representation, as Annie is determined to pursue legal action against both him and his colleague, Christina Boyd. Christina attempts damage control with a potential client, Mrs. Ripley, after inadvertently making a remark about wills, but the situation is further complicated when Annie warns Mrs. Ripley's son, Damien, against trusting the Shuttleworths.
George contemplates refusing the inheritance due to the associated trouble, but Christina points out this could be perceived as an admission of guilt. Matters intensify when Annie accuses Christina of being complicit, leading to Damien ultimately seeking funeral services elsewhere. The character of Damien is portrayed by actor Matthew Flynn, known for his past roles in Emmerdale.
