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Court Rejects Bid to Keep Mother’s £420,000 Home for ‘Support’ Dogs

Judge Alan Johns found that a flat could meet Sharon Duggan’s needs under the 1975 Inheritance Act, resulting in an equal division of the estate.

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Overview

  • On June 4, 2025, Central London County Court dismissed Sharon Duggan’s claim to remain in the Crawley family home under the Inheritance Act.
  • The judge accepted her PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, long Covid and noise sensitivity but ruled that alternative housing could accommodate her needs.
  • Sharon argued that her two emotional support rescue dogs were vital to her mental health and would struggle in a flat.
  • Most of Agnes Duggan’s £420,000 estate is tied up in the Sussex property, so each sister is now entitled to a one-third share.
  • Sharon’s portion may be absorbed by legal fees as Brenda and Ann prepare to receive their inheritances.