A common issue in Wills is that the deceased has left a lot of their assets to a charity or non-family member leaving some or all of their family without inheritance. 

In that situation, how can you ensure you’re provided for?

The law seeks to protect family members or dependants who have been left out of a Will or who do not benefit under the intestacy of the deceased.  If you qualify a claim can be made on your behalf and the Court has discretion to make an award in your favour.

If you do believe that money has been wrongfully left elsewhere, it is important to get sound and professional legal advice. Any such claim has to be made (with or without a Will) within 6 months of the Grant of Representation being issued.  Time is therefore of the essence. If you have a case, we will do everything in our power to ensure that you are rightfully provided for, as quickly and inexpensively as possible… But time is of the essence. Contact us now.

Even if none of the above applied, if you are a family member of the deceased and feel that inadequate provision has been made in the Will as a result of the deceased’s intestacy then you may be able to seek help through the Courts – via an application under the provision of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

If the deceased made promises to leave you assets in his lifetime that resulted in you acting to your detriment in reliance of these promises you may also have a claim against the estate.