Disputing a Will

Don’t let a questionable Will cause family tension and financial worries. Let Laceys guide you through the process of disputing a Will and protecting your loved ones’ legacy.

Are you concerned about the contents of a Will, how it was prepared, or whether it was executed properly? There are several grounds on which you may be able to dispute a Will, including:

• Lack of capacity: If the person who made the Will did not have the necessary mental capacity at the time.
• Lack of knowledge or approval: If the person did not know or agree with the contents of the Will.
• Coercion: If the person was pressured into making a Will in a way they would not have done otherwise.
• Broken promises: If the deceased promised to leave property to you during their lifetime but did not follow through in the Will.
• Improper execution: If the Will was not properly signed or witnessed.
• Forgery: If the Will is not genuine.

It is possible to dispute a Will based on more than one of these grounds.

Successfully challenging a Will on any of these grounds will invalidate it. The deceased’s estate will then be administered according to a previous Will, if one exists, or according to intestacy rules if there is no previous Will.

Time is of the essence in disputing a will, as you need to prevent a grant of representation from being issued. Once a grant is obtained, it becomes more difficult, time-consuming, and expensive to trace and recover assets if the Will is successfully challenged.

At Laceys, we have the experience and expertise to advise on Will disputes and defend challenged Wills. We understand that these situations are often sensitive, emotional, and stressful, and we will represent you with professionalism, empathy, and objectivity. Please contact us today for further advice.