There are ways to contest a seemingly watertight will, often because there are disputes or confusion over the estate division between beneficiaries, or whether the document is ‘homemade’ or has been signed or witnessed correctly. Therefore, it’s vital to get a professional solicitor to draft your will, ensuring it’s as indisputable as possible.
Other ways to prevent a challenge include stopping regular payments to family members left out of the will, writing an accompanying letter to provide context, ensuring your family members are aware of the will location, regularly updating the will, and considering a discretionary trust.
