Can I challenge my mother’s will?
Excluded from a parent’s will? It’s a deeply upsetting situation, and as Jennifer Quick, Associate Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation department, highlights, will disputes are on the rise. While challenging a will before death isn’t possible, this article explains crucial steps you can take now to gather evidence and understand your options if you suspect undue influence.
“Jennifer Quick, an associate solicitor at Taylor Walton, says will disputes are increasingly common and discovering that a parent has left you out of their will can be deeply upsetting.
In this situation, where your mother is still alive, its important to note that you cannot challenge a will before her death. A testator is entitles to change their will at any time provided they have testamentary capacity, and they are not being unduly influenced by others.…”
To read Jennifer’s full article, visit the link here: https://www.ft.com/content/4e146a76-599d-490e-80f0-35b969f38b0f
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