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Have you made a Will? Have you decided who (or not!) to leave your estate to?<\/p>\n

The subject of making a Will still remains something of a taboo subject.<\/p>\n

However, not being legally prepared may lead to your Will being contested – and that’s where an experienced contentious probate solicitor can be asked to step in.<\/p>\n

Second families, increased life expectancy and individuals having more valuable assets in recent times are among the reasons for an added demand on the contentious probate (contested Wills) service.<\/p>\n

My team has seen a rise in the number of cases over the past year or so, and has a growing caseload of clients either who have been excluded from a family member’s Will, looking to reclaim what they believe they are entitled to, or are defending a challenge to a Will brought by another family member.<\/p>\n

We are living in a social climate where people are living longer, with different family structures and more people own their own home. Sadly, it appears divorce and family feuding is on the up.<\/p>\n

The fact that we are seeing more and more high profile cases being highlighted in the national news has led to a growing number of people becoming aware that they have the power to contest a Will they feel has been made by a family member either under undue pressure, who lacked the necessary capacity to make a Will, made fraudulently, or because they did not receive what a Court would say they were entitled to receive.<\/p>\n

Despite being a touchy subject, discussing Wills and who will deal with your estate can help families avoid possible complications when loved-ones die.<\/p>\n

While there is sometimes an expectation among loved ones and family members that they will be ‘left something in your Will’ – there are instances where the Will-maker may want to exclude a particular relative.<\/p>\n

My colleague Paul Branch added: “The whole issue of Wills and inheritance is a sensitive one, and a topic which leads to the ostrich effect for many – until such a time when it becomes a matter of urgency or in some cases, too late.<\/em><\/p>\n

“We would urge everyone, regardless of age or status, to make a Will and get their affairs in order so that when the time comes, those loved ones left behind are not faced with legal challenges and\/or additional personal heartache.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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