Examples of wills that have been contested

Case Studies on Contesting a Will. We are currently acting in a significant number of contested probate cases. Set out below are cases we have recently settled. Claim for Financial Maintenance Under the Inheritance Act.

Recently acted for two children for a claim for maintenance under the Inheritance Act. There are a few parameters you must meet before you contest a will: Firstly, you have the legal right to contest the will.

Secondly, you have a valid reason for contesting the will. Thir you’ve made this contesting of the will before the time limit has run out. Finally, you must raise sufficient evidence that supports your claim.

Recent challenges in the news Recently we have seen challenges to the Wills coming from dependents, for example, the estate of George Michael. We have seen stepfathers sued by children, for example, the estate of Lynda Bellingham. But there are countless examples of attempted forgeries of Wills. Contested Will claim goes to trial Our Contested Wills lawyers recently took a case to trial that hit the news headlines.

Can a will be contested? Why is a will contested?

What does contesting a will over a will mean? The following are some examples of recent cases that we have taken to hearing to pursue our client’s best interests. These cases are not simply a measure of the success we can achieve for you.

These Court decisions are also the best guide that can be used in assessing claims. If you need further help about privileged wills , you can contact your nearest citizens advice bureau or seek legal advice. Where to keep a will.

Once a will has been made, it should be kept in a safe place and other documents should not be attached to it. For example , a person can show signs of dementia in some states yet still be considered to have the testamentary capacity to sign a will. She understands the necessary details, even if her memory and mind are slipping in other areas. I n the UK we are not very good at drawing up wills.

In fact, fewer than half of UK adults have done so , leaving million people with no formal instructions for what should happen to their. Under probate law, wills can only be contested by spouses, children or people who are mentioned in the will or a previous will. When one of these people notifies the court that they believe there is a problem with the will, a will contest begins. When someone dies, the administration of the estate will be dealt with, and the net estate distributed according to the terms of the deceased’s Will (or under the intestacy rules if there is no valid Will). You also have the option of storing your Will online on our secure servers (for no extra charge), so that you can come back at any time during your membership and make unlimited updates to your Will free of charge.

No two Wills are the same. But below is a sample of one of our Wills. Disputes over wills : Will Fraud.

Sadly we are seeing more cases of wills that have a fraudulent element, and are presently acting in several cases in cases in which the wills are alleged to have been forged.

Here are some matters you may need to review when considering contesting a Will, or even at the time of making your own Will. Wills disputes can arise for a number of reasons. Contesting the Will of someone who has passed away is a difficult and emotional decision to make. Interested parties may include heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, or fiduciaries.

Parties who are specifically named in a will have a clear interest.