LEGAL MATTERS
Family disputes
over wills ‘increase
by 700%’
By Peter Harris, head of Grindeys Wills Trusts & Probate team
T
he number of family disputes over wills has
increased dramatically, according to research
carried out by the Independent newspaper.
Its figures show that the number of actions in
the High Court challenging provisions made in
wills has increased by 700% over the last five years.
The number of cases seeking to have entire wills
declared invalid has nearly doubled over the same
period.
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Lawyers say there could be several reasons for
the increases. The recession has reduced the value
of many estates meaning that some family
members do not inherit as much as they expected.
They may decide to take action to make up the
shortfall.
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