Undue influence is the most common reason for contesting a will in the UK.
Undue influence arises when someone has been put under unreasonable pressure to sign a will. But while it is a highly popular objection, the legal complexities associated with it can make undue influence difficult to prove. Nevertheless we can assist.
Wills can be contested on a range of different grounds and undue influence is just one of the challenges that can be made to the validity of a will. Another ground is known as ‘lack of knowledge and approval’. This is where the deceased lacked the necessary knowledge to understand of the will and did not approve its content.
You can also contest a will on the basis of ‘lack of testamentary capacity,’ which is where there is a challenge to the mental fitness of the person who made the will. There are other grounds in addition to these.
If you want to know if you have legal grounds to challenge a will – contact us for a free consultation
