Petition
Change the law on who can receive inheritance - Position of Power
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
We propose that individuals with a professional duty of care, such as carers, doctors, or bankers, be prohibited from inheriting or being beneficiaries in Wills to prevent conflicts of interest.
Change the law on
We propose that individuals in positions of power or those with a professional duty of care—such as carers, doctors, bankers, or similar professionals—should not be permitted to inherit or be named as beneficiaries in a Will. This measure aims to prevent conflicts of interest and protect the integrity of such relationships.
We propose that individuals in positions of power or those with a professional duty of care—such as carers, doctors, bankers, or similar professionals—should not be permitted to inherit or be named as beneficiaries in a Will. This measure aims to prevent conflicts of interest and protect the integrity of such relationships.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
The petition does not clearly define who you mean by "individuals in positions of power" or "with a professional duty of care". As this is unclear, we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do and exactly who would be covered by it.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do and exactly who would be covered by it.
Timeline
| 15 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Dec 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.