Tuesday 26 July 2016

Saudi billionaire dies just two weeks after his supermodel ex-wife was awarded £75m in high court divorce settlement

Due to the staggering sum awarded, the article caught my eye and I recently commented on the case
I am shocked to learn of the passing of Dr Juffali and must reiterate the importance of making a 
will - no matter how much money is involved.

The former supermodel who was awarded a staggering £75 million from her Saudi billionaire ex 
husband could now have the settlement delayed after the terminally ill Sheikh died.
International businessman Sheikh Walid Juffali passed away in Zurich on Wednesday following a 
lengthy battle with cancer. 
Earlier this month his ex-wife, former Pirelli calendar girl Christina Estrada, took the 
61-year-old to the High Court where her fight for a share of his fortune became one of the 
highest-stakes divorce battles of its kind.
Dr Juffali did not appear in court in person as he was receiving treatment in a Swiss hospital.
Had he died before the case was concluded, the 54-year-old model's property claim would have 
become irrelevant.
However the court hearing was brought forward due to his worsening health. 
High Court Family Division judge Mrs Justice Roberts had ordered Dr Juffali to pay Ms Estrada 
the lump sum by 4pm on Friday, July 29, however this could now be subject to a delay while his 
affairs are put in order. 
Dr Juffali's death will not affect the settlement. It is now legally binding and he will have 
to still pay her the money.
Ms Estrada met the businessman in 2000 and they wed soon after, however the marriage ran into 
difficulty after Dr Juffali's decision in 2012 to marry a 25-year-old Lebanese model, the mother 
of his two youngest children, while still married to Ms Estrada. 
Muslim culture allows more than one wife.
The sheikh divorced Ms Estrada in Saudi Arabia in 2014 under Islamic law without her knowledge.
The pair have one daughter together. 

Although drawing up a Will can be a difficult issue to confront, it is vital to ensure that all 
you have worked hard for is left to those you hold so dear. By allowing our team of expert Will 
writers to help prepare or amend your Will, you can avoid a lot of future stress for your loved 
ones.

Writing a Will is extremely important and really shouldn’t be put off. Dying without a Will in 
the UK means your estate is subject to the rules of intestacy. Under the rules of intestacy, 
a spouse or civil partner may not inherit your entire estate, but may have to share it with 
children, parents or siblings. Cohabitants and step-children may well not benefit at all from 
an intestate estate.


A professionally written Will ensures none of the above happens. Our specialist Will writers 
will talk you through your entire estate, leaving nothing to chance. Your chosen beneficiaries 
will inherit your estate with the minimum of fuss or distress at an already traumatic time. 
Issues such as guardianship and the appointment of appropriate executors will also be addressed.

Saudi billionaire dies just two weeks after his supermodel ex-wife was awarded £75m in high court divorce settlement

Due to the staggering sum awarded, the article caught my eye and I recently commented on the case
I am shocked to learn of the passing of Dr Juffali and must reiterate the importance of making a 
will - no matter how much money is involved.

The former supermodel who was awarded a staggering £75 million from her Saudi billionaire ex 
husband could now have the settlement delayed after the terminally ill Sheikh died.
International businessman Sheikh Walid Juffali passed away in Zurich on Wednesday following a 
lengthy battle with cancer. 
Earlier this month his ex-wife, former Pirelli calendar girl Christina Estrada, took the 
61-year-old to the High Court where her fight for a share of his fortune became one of the 
highest-stakes divorce battles of its kind.
Dr Juffali did not appear in court in person as he was receiving treatment in a Swiss hospital.
Had he died before the case was concluded, the 54-year-old model's property claim would have 
become irrelevant.
However the court hearing was brought forward due to his worsening health. 
High Court Family Division judge Mrs Justice Roberts had ordered Dr Juffali to pay Ms Estrada 
the lump sum by 4pm on Friday, July 29, however this could now be subject to a delay while his 
affairs are put in order. 
Dr Juffali's death will not affect the settlement. It is now legally binding and he will have 
to still pay her the money.
Ms Estrada met the businessman in 2000 and they wed soon after, however the marriage ran into 
difficulty after Dr Juffali's decision in 2012 to marry a 25-year-old Lebanese model, the mother 
of his two youngest children, while still married to Ms Estrada. 
Muslim culture allows more than one wife.
The sheikh divorced Ms Estrada in Saudi Arabia in 2014 under Islamic law without her knowledge.
The pair have one daughter together. 

Although drawing up a Will can be a difficult issue to confront, it is vital to ensure that all 
you have worked hard for is left to those you hold so dear. By allowing our team of expert Will 
writers to help prepare or amend your Will, you can avoid a lot of future stress for your loved 
ones.

Writing a Will is extremely important and really shouldn’t be put off. Dying without a Will in 
the UK means your estate is subject to the rules of intestacy. Under the rules of intestacy, 
a spouse or civil partner may not inherit your entire estate, but may have to share it with 
children, parents or siblings. Cohabitants and step-children may well not benefit at all from 
an intestate estate.


A professionally written Will ensures none of the above happens. Our specialist Will writers 
will talk you through your entire estate, leaving nothing to chance. Your chosen beneficiaries 
will inherit your estate with the minimum of fuss or distress at an already traumatic time. 
Issues such as guardianship and the appointment of appropriate executors will also be addressed.

Tuesday 19 July 2016

Congratulations!

We learn this morning that Pippa Middleton has been spotted wearing an engagement ring for the
first time since news broke that her partner James Matthews popped the question.

The stunning brunette was glowing as she beamed at passersby while out and about in London on
Tuesday morning.
She has been dating the Hedge fund manager  for less than a year but are planning to wed in 2017.

Interesting to note that more than a third of people these days are single, ONS figures show
just over half of adults are married, compared with 90% of 60-year-olds – but divorce rates are
also highest among older couples.
Are all the good ones really married? Not according to new data that shows that more people in
England and Wales have never wed than at any time since records began.

In 2014 more than a third of people (33.9%) were not or had never been married, an increase of
three percentage points on 10 years ago, according to the Office for
National Statistics.

About one in eight people were living together as a couple but were not married. More men (28%)
than women (22%) lived alone and had never married.

I would just like to add my congratulations to Pippa and James and wish them a happy and long
life together.

Friday 8 July 2016

Ex - supermodel's £75 million settlement.

We read reports in The Mail today of an Ex Supermodel, who will get "just" £75 million in her
divorce settlement.

How will she ever get by? Former model who wanted £196 million from her Saudi billionaire ex
gets 'just' £75 million - barely enough to pay for ONE of the houses she demanded

Ex-supermodel in biggest divorce case is awarded £75 million from Sheikh Walid Juffali, 61, to
meet her 'reasonable needs'. She said she needed enough from her ex-husband to afford a luxury
home in London worth about £60 million, a £4.4 million house in the country at Henley, as well as
£495,000 for five cars.

Ms Estrada was today awarded a £53 million cash settlement at London's
High Court - with lawyers saying the payout is worth £75 million when assets she has already
been given are taken into account.
Click here for the full story.

Tuesday 5 July 2016

Mrs White is killed off and replaced with a new character!

I was interested to read this week that the makers of "Cluedo" have killed off Mrs White and
replaced her with a new character!

Sadly, this happens too often in real life. (Being replaced, not killed off!)

Of course in this instance we're looking at a fun family game which teaches deductive logic and strategy and encourages critical thinking

As reported by Lexi Finningan in The Telegraph, the makers of famous board game Cluedo have
killed off the ‘dated’ housekeeper Mrs White and replaced her with another female character
called Dr Orchid.

After more than 60 years in the game, the housekeeper of the Tudor Mansion is no longer a suspect behind the murder of Dr Black.

Instead, toy maker Hasbro is replacing her with another female named Dr Orchid – revealed to be
Dr Black’s adopted daughter.

“We're sure families across the UK, Ireland, and the world will continue to create thrilling
murder mysteries with all six suspects inside of the Tudor Mansion.'

Who knows what goes on behind closed doors?

The full story can be read in The Telegraph  here.