Section 203 — Social Security Act 2018: MSD may refuse or cancel benefit if family protection claim not pursued

203 MSD may refuse or cancel benefit if family protection claim not pursued (1) This section applies if a person ( P ) who is a beneficiary or an applicant for a benefit, in MSD’s view,— (a) has a tenable claim under the Family Protection Act 1955 for a share of or provision out of the estate of a deceased relative; and (b) has failed to take reasonable steps to advance that claim, including bringing or participating in court proceedings to enforce P’s claim. (2) MSD may refuse to grant the benefit, grant it at a reduced rate, or cancel a benefit already granted. (3) MSD may intervene in court proceedings for enforcing P’s claim under the Family Protection Act 1955 and may give evidence or make submissions in support of P’s claim. Compare: 1964 No 136 s 73