Expert warns that contesting a will can cost you money and family relationships
| Published date | 06 July 2021 |
| Date | 06 July 2021 |
| Publication title | Daily Star: Web Edition Articles (England) |
One of the biggest reasons that family members argue over will may due to the complicated nature of certain family ties, especially if the person involved has been divorced.
Furthermore, rising property prices make it more appealing for people to contest wills if property is involved, as more money is at stake.
The death of a loved one is an emotional time for everyone, and this can lead to all sorts of simmering resentments that can rise to the surface., causing irreparable damage to relationships.
Furthermore, stubbornly demanding what you believe is fair in court can cost you more than your relationships with your siblings, cost thousands of pounds in out-of-pocket court fees, according to the Mirror.
“Wills disputes are not only about whether the will is valid or not,” says Paul Hewitt, a partner in the trust, estate, and inheritance disputes team at Withers.
“It might be because of broken promises or because the will makes insufficient provision for a child or cohabiting...
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