Thus, an interested party who wants to contest a will should be aware of these types of clauses and carefully consider whether challenging the will is worth the risk. Your chances of success in making a claim will depend on a range of factors. These might include the evidence available, witnesses available an in the case of Inheritance Act claims, both your financial situation and the financial situation of the other potential beneficiaries of the Deceased’s estate. A separate analysis of public trustee files found a per cent success rate.
Either way, it appears approximately three-quarters of contesting will claims are worthwhile.
According to the research, you can expect the best chance of receiving a favourable result if you are a current or former spouse or partner. What are the legal reasons for contesting a will? Can a lawyer take a will contest on a contingency fee?
Can I contest a will without an attorney? Contesting a Will refers to claims pursuant to the family provision legislation. The group found that the most common reason for contesting a will in the UK is ‘undue influence’, where someone has been put under unreasonable pressure to sign the will or make changes.