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
Many people assume that once they have signed a Will, their wishes are clear and their estate will be distributed exactly as intended. However, a recent High Court case (May 2026) shows how even a few ambiguous words can lead to costly legal disputes after someone dies. In this article,…
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