Before making claims upon the estate
Before challenging the Will, it is extremely important to ensure that you have legitimate grounds to do so.
The expert solicitors in brains’ contentious probate team will be delighted to discuss your own personal situation – but in general, a Will can be challenged if:
- It was not made in writing and signed by the deceased (or in their presence and at their instruction) in the presence of two witnesses, who must also have and signed the Will;
- The person making the Will was not fully mentally capable of understanding their actions or the true value of their assets;
- The deceased was coerced or unduly influenced in the making of their Will;
If you believe that any one or more of these conditions applies to the Will of a recently deceased loved one, you may have grounds to contest the Will.
To be sure, you need to discuss your personal situation with a professional…
Call Julie Evans on 01726 68111 (St Austell) or Kathryn Brooker on 01872 276363 (Truro) now and let one of Cornwall’s most experienced specialist probate lawyers, advise you on your legal and practical options.
