Martin Poter, KC, told the Gloucester Coroner's Court today that Thomas Kingston's family was "advised that there could be a connection" between Kingston's medication and "his state of mind."
"The inquiry shouldn't be limited to the final cause of death, which is clear and obvious," Porter said. The inquest, he added should include "Mr. Kingston's state of mind and whether that state of mind was affected by medication.
The name of the medication was not provided.
Thomas Kingston's death was "unexpected and impulsive," but, according to Porter, "there was no pre-planning. On the contrary, there was planning for the future."
Gloucestershire's senior corner, Katy Skerrett, said: "The recent prescription should be part of the scope. I agree with Mr. Porter, however, I do caveat strongly that whether a causative link will be established in a very different matter."
Mr. Kingston's parents attended the hearing. Martin Kingston is expected to give evidence "on behalf of the family." Thomas' widow, Lady Gabriella was not in the courtroom.
Skerrett stated she wanted the inquest to happen before the end of this year. "I am conscious of the family having some closure before the end of the year."
The court did not announce a date, but the inquest is expected to be heard in early December.
On February 25, Thomas Kingston, 45, was found dead with "catastrophic" head injuries in a building on his parents' property in the Cotswolds. A gun was next to his body.
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