Can nieces and nephews contest a will?
December 19th 2020Yes. They may be able to bring a claim under the Inheritance Act. They can also challenge the validity of a will or the effect of an intestacy
There has been a rise in disputes over estates, with many of the problems linked to outdated wills or the absence of any Will at all. According to research published by the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, eight in ten lawyers say they have seen an increase in contested estates over…
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