Challenging a will can be a daunting undertaking. In this blog we’ve put together some useful information that can help you understand more about what it means. A ‘will’ is an important legal document A will is a legal document which is made by an individual before his or her death. It states how their property, including money, any property or land they own, and anything else, should be left […]
You may feel helpless in the face of a will that has either disinherited you, or leaves you will very little. All this at a time when you are grieving for a relative or close friend and would have expected to be included in the will. The reality is that there are some steps you can take if you are concerned about a will, including registering a caveat and gathering […]
Taking legal action that results in challenging will validity is a big step. There are a number of factors to consider before deciding what to do. What happens if the will is declared invalid? This is probably the most important consideration. If the challenge to will validity is successful and the will you are concerned about is declared invalid, the estate of the deceased will then be distributed according to […]
A recent case looks at the relationship between alcoholism and testamentary capacity, and illustrates the reluctance of the Courts to overturn a will based on undue influence – particularly if an experienced solicitor has been involved in drawing up the will. As is often the case when the validity of a will is being challenged, the claim will be made up of a number of elements. In the recent case […]