Overview

• Justin Bodle's 2013 will left his £7.1 million estate to his estranged wife, Kinga Hazai, but is now being contested by his long-term partner, Lucinda Bodle.
• Lucinda Bodle is seeking £1.6 million from the estate to provide financial security for herself and the two children she had with Justin Bodle.
• Kinga Hazai claims the estate's value has dwindled to £320,674 due to debts, expenses, and other payouts, with £1 million set aside for potential claims.
• Lucinda Bodle's legal team is questioning the management of the estate, including the sale of Groombridge Place for less than its valuation.
• The court is expected to determine the validity of Lucinda Bodle's claims for financial provision, with proceedings set to continue at a later date.