Tag: challenging a will
Challenging a Will for Lack of Capacity? What Executors Need to Know to Defend It
If you are an executor facing a challenge to the validity of a will – whether through the discovery of a caveat or allegations that the deceased lacked testamentary capacity – the first question is usually simple: does the evidence support the will? Disappointed beneficiaries often focus heavily on medical evidence. They point to dementia,... Read more »
Can an Adult Child Make an Inheritance Act Claim?
One of the most common questions people ask is whether an adult child can challenge a parent’s will after being excluded from their estate or left significantly less than expected. Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, adult children can bring claims for reasonable financial provision from an estate. However, these claims... Read more »