Widow who was left out of her husband’s will wins in the High Court
The High Court has found in favour of an 83-year-old widow who contested the will of her husband of 66 years, awarding her a share of his estate, valued at more than £1 million. In this recent high-profile case of contentious probate, Karnail Singh left everything to his two sons in his will, and nothing […]
What is contentious probate – and why might you challenge a will?
Contentious probate refers to a dispute relating to the way a deceased person’s estate is administered. Put simply, it is a disagreement that occurs after someone has passed away about the validity of their will or the distribution of their assets. Unfortunately, such disagreements are not uncommon. All too often, the relatives and friends of […]