Sir Michael Maxwell’s family is disputing his will after he leaves a substantial portion of his approximately £2 million estate to his former gamekeeper, Daniel Rippon. According to reports, the will grants Rippon one third of the estate. Rippon is described as now living in the family’s 18th-century mansion, where he is positioned to benefit from any subsequent sale of the property. The case has drawn attention because the inheritance involves a non-family member who previously worked for the estate. The accounts also state that Rippon, as the beneficiary, moves into the mansion and is expected to participate in decisions tied to the home’s disposition. Coverage emphasizes that the dispute centers on the share of the estate left to Rippon and the reaction of Maxwell’s relatives to the terms of the will. The reports do not provide details from legal proceedings, specific grounds for challenge, or responses from Rippon or the estate’s representatives beyond the inheritance arrangement and the resulting family anger.