Contested Wills
It is not uncommon for "disappointed beneficiaries" to challenge the validity of a Will because they are not included as beneficiaries. This is based normally on claims that a testator was incapable of either giving instructions or understanding the contents of a Will because of mental issues or that he was coerced or was under duress to make the Will in a particular way.
In most cases such allegations are unfounded and stem from annoyance of being overlooked. However some challenges have to be overcome by means of a doctor’s report, statements from witnesses to the Will and investigating the circumstances when instructions were given. Sometimes however close relatives are not named as beneficiaries for no apparent reason.
Our Expertise
Pearson Rowe Solicitors can act in two ways:-
- Firstly by acting for the executors and/or the beneficiaries in defending the Will and seeking to show the testator was fully capable of making rational decisions and had good reason to include or exclude certain people as beneficiaries.>
- Secondly by acting for people who are not included as beneficiaries and have every reason to seek financial provision, such as a spouse, children who are minors, or co-habitees who were "maintained" by the deceased.
We can also act for beneficiaries against executors who do not act in a professional way – not dealing with the administration promptly, efficiently, effectively and not keeping beneficiaries up to date with progress.
Sometime it is necessary to go to Court to obtain an Order to force action by an executor or to have him removed.
Make A Free Enquiry About A Contested Will?
These are particular areas of expertise of . For immediate assistance please call one of our resident contested will experts, Brian Flint or Gus Rouineus on 0121 236 7388 or make a Quick Enquiry and we will be in touch with you.
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