Contesting a will is not something that is uncommon. There are times when dependants feel that the will did not favor them and this means they automatically contest a will. To consent a will, you need a lawyer to help you with the process. The best lawyer to hire when contesting a will is a family lawyer. Family lawyers have the skills and expertise on how to contest a will. Contesting a will is part of the family law, and this means that a lawyer who is skilled in family law can handle your case properly.
Should you contest a will?
Inadequate recognition
If you are a dependant of the deceased and you feel that you were not adequately represented in the will, then you have a right to contest. Usually, the first step is to talk to a family lawyer about your complaint. A good lawyer will advise you on whether to go ahead or to leave the process of contesting the will.
Left out in the will
There are instances where as a dependant you are left out in the will. If you are left out in the will, it means that you are not mentioned as one of the dependants of the deceased. At this time, you need to talk to a family lawyer about being included in the will. As long as you are a legal dependant, you have a right to be included in the will.
The deceased was no
t of sound mound
For someone to draft a will with the help of a lawyer, then it is important that they should be of sound mind. If you feel that the deceased was not in the right frame of mind while drafting the will. Then you might go ahead and contest the will. However, in such a case you might need a proof of the insanity of the deceased at the time when the will was drafted.
The will is unclear
There are times when the will might be ambiguous. In such a case the will does not offer clear instructions concerning the administrations of the properties. It is important for the will to be clear so that it can be enforced by law. If you feel that the will not clear, then you need to contest.