Contesting a Will

When contesting a will your case usually falls under one of the two following categories:

  1. Spouse/Civil Partner or Unmarried Partner
  2. Children and Stepchildren

Contest a Will as a Spouse/Civil Partner or Unmarried Partner

Common Questions

CWPL can easily answer these common questions for You:

  • Am I entitled to contest the Will, and claim for more?
  • What is the value of the asset pool in the estate?
  • Can CWPL boost the pool with assets that were disposed of on or before death?
  • How do I claim additional rights e.g. my share of the home and pension entitlements?
  • What is the legal effect of the Will on me?
  • How am I affected if the Will is invalid such as due to Undue Influence?

Contest a Will as a Child or Stepchild

Common Questions

CWPL can easily answer these common questions for You:

  • My parent left everything to my step-parent, and nothing to me. What can I do?
  • What can I do if my step-parent left me out of their Will, and gave it all to their own children.
  • What is the legal effect of the Will on me?
  • Am I entitled to contest the Will, and claim for more?
  • What is the value of the asset pool in the estate?
  • If the Will is invalid, or there is no Will, what can a natural child claim?  What can a stepchild claim?
  • What rules apply to children who are a product of Adoption, IVF or Surrogacy?

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