According to statistics provided by the Ministry of Justice, there has been a considerable rise in the number of cases where a Will has been disputed in the last few years.
It has been estimated that annually, approximately 10,000 Wills are disputed though many of these cases do not reach the courts for a number of reasons. Wills solicitors in North Wales have always advised individuals to make sure they have a recent and clear Will to avoid challenges in the future.
One of the reasons why there has been a significant increase in disputed Wills is the continuing rise in the value of property. When once a home may provide a modest amount to a beneficiary, these days, a house could be worth much more encouraging family and friends of a testator to believe they have more to gain or lose if instructions are not clearly stated in the Will.
Many of the proposed changes to Will writing services suggested by the Law Commission are as a direct result of the rising number of disputes for reasons such as challenging the testators capacity and the role of undue influence, both of which continue to be popular in cases where Wills are contested. Will writing solicitors in North Wales recognise that inter-generational and more complex families and people living longer are also contributing to the rise in Wills disputes.
Here at Bennett Smith Solicitors, we offer bespoke advice on Will making so contact us now to book an appointment.
