Did you watch Inheritance Wars on Channel 5 on Monday night? The first inheritance battle ever to hit the High Courts featured blood brothers. Their parents had adopted a son into their home and hearts – and left everything to him when doing their Will writing.
Inheritance disputes can be messy and emotionally upsetting. Did you know that one of the main grounds for disputing the validity of a Will is that you weren’t of sound mind, memory or understanding at the time of will writing?
Here are our top tips on how to prevent your Will being challenged by a loved one;
- Don’t do a DIY Will at home. Benefit from professional advice and the notes that accompany it, should you ever need them.
- Don’t sign your Will at home. Sign it, in front of professional experts at your will writers office.
- Act now before you start to show any physical or mental health issues that could be used against you in the future. You could also seek advice from your GP who will have a record of your mental capacity at the time of will writing.
- Consider leaving a letter of wishes alongside your Will, explaining any decisions that may lead to a dispute in the future.
If you’re still asking Do I Need A Will? visit our blog here, grab a cup of coffee and have a read. For further questions or if you would like a free Will review or to discuss your estate planning give us a call at our office in Harrogate on 01423 418318. Your peace of mind is our main priority.
