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Jaybee59 Mon 21-Sept-15 22:14:20

My Uncle made a Will a number of years ago & asked me to act as an executor together with a solicitor. I have a copy of the will & the original is with the solicitor. My Uncle's long term partner isn't aware that he has made a will as he didn't want her putting pressure on him to reveal the contents. He has recently disclosed to me that his partner suspects he has made a will and would like to read it. I happen to know that my Uncle's partner & her family are well provided for under the terms of the will but she will have something to say about my Mother being left money. Is she allowed to see the will at this stage.

whitewave Mon 21-Sept-15 22:15:59

Wouldn't have thought so unless he says she can, although I don't really know.

Pencils7 Mon 21-Sept-15 22:18:32

No. It remains private until he dies or he tells her.

Jaybee59 Mon 21-Sept-15 22:30:59

Thank you Pencils7, So my a Uncle can tell her verbally that his partner & her family are well looked after but if my uncle asks me for the copy of the will I have to give it to him. Uncle says he doesn't think she will believe him unless she sees it in writing. My Uncle is very vulnerable as he is suffering from a Neurological illness, the last thing I want is him being put under pressure to alter his will when it was made at a time he had full capacity, sadly he is loosing some capacity now.

Anya Mon 21-Sept-15 22:43:10

No, your uncle's partner has no right to see the will.

Ana Mon 21-Sept-15 22:52:30

What a horrible, grasping woman she seems! Of course she has no right to see the Will, but I understand your concern for your uncle, Jaybee59. Not sure what to advise...

durhamjen Mon 21-Sept-15 23:53:39

Surely if he does not have the capacity he cannot alter the will. The solicitor will know if he is capable or not.

WilmaKnickersfit Tue 22-Sept-15 00:36:10

She might just be looking for reassurance. It must be unsettling for everyone.

Samdean1 Tue 22-Sept-15 05:37:34

Could you make a copy and blank out the parts that don't concern her if she really pushes to see it.

Candelle Tue 22-Sept-15 14:08:56

I agree with Samdean1. Redact (such a good word, never thought I'd have an opportunity to use it!) the parts that don't concern this woman. She will then be reassured that she has been left something but your Mother's confidentiality would be assured. Good idea!

Jaybee59 Tue 22-Sept-15 18:08:30

Thank you to everyone who responded to my post. I think I will copy the Will & Redact the parts that do not concern my Uncle's partner. I will let you know how I go on. Thanks again.