Right To Contest A Will

[loopylou8]

My mum is now 86 yrs old. Approx 16 years ago she made a will leaving her house and everything equally to my sister and myself. We have an adopted brother,who is, and always has been a complete waste of space. Because we both got married and our surnames are changed,him and his son are maintaining they have the family name and therefore they can contest the will. This is making my Mum ill with worry. Answers please or advice on who to see. Like to add that this will was done legally with a solicitor

[tonywiltshire]

You are quite correct joko something could be added to a new will such as a recital (statement explaining decision) why the son is not a beneficiary. This would be unusual and may cause more problems than it resolves if there is now a valid will, particularly as the son’s chances of success are not high.