Contesting A Will
What to do when someone contests a Will
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things any of us have to go through. The grieving process can be made all the more difficult when there is a dispute over a Will or someone is contesting a Will.
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However, record numbers of inheritance disputes are going through the courts as modern family structures and rising house prices push more families to contest unfavourable outcomes. Â The law in this area is complex, and a Will can be contested by a wide range of people. Each case will be considered on its own individual facts. However, people that may contest a Will include:
- Individuals or organisations promised an inheritance.
- Individuals or organisations who have been disinherited.
- Other third parties affected by the present Will or a previous Will.
- Individuals who are or were related to the Deceased or who were dependent upon the Deceased.
What are the grounds for contesting a Will?
The grounds for contesting a Will are:
- Lack of Mental Capacity
- Undue Influence
- Lack of Knowledge and Approval of the Terms of the Will
- Will Not Properly Executed
- Fraud and Forged Wills
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Martyn ​is our Chairman and the firms' Compliance Officer for Legal Practice
Trudi is an Associate at Mullis & Peake, with extensive experience in the Wills and Probate field.
