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Where there is a will, there'sa relative in the woodwork.

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GrannyTwice Sat 14-Feb-15 18:43:23

The law has to allow a will to be challenged as in some cases undue influence may have been brought to bear or a person may not have been of sound mind. But challenges are very rare and very rarely successful. If you know who you want or don't want to have your money, then leave a will. Do it whilst you're compos mentis and have it done properly and then its just about certain that your wishes will be carried out.

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soontobe Sat 14-Feb-15 18:42:11

abbey If you don't write a will your money will eventually go to your nearest relatives

Is that true? I always thought it went to the state. I could be wrong.
Perhaps there are different rules in different parts of the UK.

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merlotgran Sat 14-Feb-15 18:35:06

abbey If you don't write a will your money will eventually go to your nearest relatives.

If they contest the will they will spend an arm and a leg on legal fees so why not just leave your money to the cats' home.

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abbey Sat 14-Feb-15 18:30:06

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2953040/The-police-chief-uncle-Mercedes-driving-carer-got-750k-Retired-officer-prepares-sue-legacy-left-wealthy-relative.html

Why on earth do these people think they should have any right to an uncles will? What right have they to contest it?

This upsets me. I am the last of a line. I have a half brother and a nephew ( his son) who I never see and does not know me from Adam.

I am always being told I should write a will .... but why, when the relatives just fetch up and question the instructions?

I dont want my brother orhis son to have my money if I am the last one left ( if DH goes first). I certainly would not want them wasting it on court cases. I might well leave all to someone who cares for me - or even to the person who might take care of my cat for me.

Why does the law allow a will to be contested this way? If you cant leave the money to whom you choose , there may as well be no will writing.

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