There has been a significant rise in Will disputes since 2022, and there are many reasons for this, which this blog will explain in further detail.Will writing solicitors in North Wales advise that a well-written Will, completed by a legal expert, would circumnavigate many of the issues regularly raised during disagreements.
One of the main reasons why Wills have been so hotly contested recently is the rapid increase of property prices in the past few years. This means that an estate is often worth more than previously anticipated, and family members or friends often feel there is more to fight for. Many people who are aware of the changes in the worth of property may rely on their inheritance to plan their future, and if they are not included in the Will or do not receive the legacy they expected, they are often tempted to fight the wishes of the testator.
Family relationships are often more complex these days too, with many blended families who feel that their rights have not always been taken into account when the Will was written. Wills solicitors in North Wales could support the Will writer to include all of their wishes to encompass any extended family members. An increasing knowledge of Probate processes, due in part to social media and high profile cases in media outlets, are often cited as reasons for the rise in Will disputes.
To discuss your Will and any associated issues with us, speak to the team here at Bennett Smith Solicitors today.
