Dh left out of will.

[MummypigDaddypig]

My Dh is feeling abit blue and sad.

He was really close to his grandad who sadly passed away in December. A few times within the last few years grandad has announced that Dh will be sorted once he dies and that he’s a “half a millionaire” he would joke, and that he’s refusing to
Leave money to MIL. His reason for not leaving money for MiL is because he bought her house and paid for her first wedding plus she left her second husband for someone else and he wasn’t happy. He told her and us that he had taken her out the will because “she had enough from Me” - his words. When mil was told his she went absolutely crazy, screaming down the
Phone at us etc saying her life is over.. She always said “when my dad dies, I will be sorted”.
Dh isn’t close to his mum at all and spent most of his childhood and teenage years with his grandad, he was the apple of his eye and so much so that Dh worked in the same industry, they spent many fond hours talking about work and mutual interests.

Today we found out that Dh isn’t named as a beneficiary. He is really shocked and upset. I feel so sad for him.
Obviously we completely know it’s his money to do as he wishes. But we would rather have nothing if it meant his mum didn’t get it. She’s not a very nice person.

He messaged her and said that he wasn’t in it etc and she just replied that “it’s dads money to do as he wishes”, I’m 100% sure she’s been left it all.

[WhereDoMyBluebirdsFly]

But if your DH gave his name incorrectly to the solicitor maybe he is really in it. Call the solicitor tomorrow and give them DH's real surname.

[EvenMoreFuriousVexation]

Although when asked for the surname he said his grandads so he’s not sure if they took his first name and his grandads surname but then thinks why wouldn’t they ask for confirm his last name?

Wait... So your DH didn't give the solicitor his own actual name?
EG Grandad was called Bob Smith
DH is called Fred Bloggs
He told the solicitor he was called "Fred Smith" and the solicitor said "No you're not in the will, bye"?

[Easterbunnygettingready]

Well mil will have enough to pay for her own care should she need any... She sounds bloody awful.
Can your dh email the solicitor giving his full name and ask for a copy of the will for proper confirmation..

[MummypigDaddypig]

Yeah that’s right, well originally he spoke to the receptionist and she took Dh name (Dh changed his surname from his mums married name to his grandmas surname) and both his surnames.

When the solicitor rang back he asked to confirm the surname and Dh said his grandads surname..

[DavidsSchitt]

The solicitor said "can I confirm your name" and he gave someone else's name?

[DrSbaitso]

If he was the maternal grandfather, then he may well have a different surname to your husband? Check again, make sure he gives the right details! Though it will all become public in due course.

[Alexandernevermind]

It would be very unusual (amongst the people i know) for the money / assets to skip a generation and go to grandparents. Its always a shame though if a grandparent tells a grandchild that something will be theirs after they have gone, ie a only not to write it in their will.

[Spodge]

Get DH to write to the solicitor explaining the issue of the names and asking for confirmation of the position.

The solicitor may or may not provide a copy of the will but if he doesn't you can put in a standing search at the probate registry so when probate is granted you will get a copy.

[Alexandernevermind]

Sorry, I meant go to grandchildren. Post preview would be a wonderful thing if I only used it!!

[Merryoldgoat]

Ffs

[SeasonFinale]

Call back and give his proper name and ask whether he is listed.

[MummypigDaddypig]

He gave his grandads surname and dhs first name

[Aprilx]

@MummypigDaddypig

Yeah that’s right, well originally he spoke to the receptionist and she took Dh name (Dh changed his surname from his mums married name to his grandmas surname) and both his surnames.

When the solicitor rang back he asked to confirm the surname and Dh said his grandads surname..

Why on earth didn’t he just give his name?

[Inthevirtualwaitingroom]

i guess he could contest it if he feels so strongly.

[LadyGAgain]

Surely that's not his name so he wouldn't be named in the Will! He needs to give his actual name.

[longtompot]

There might be a more up to date will. My fil removed one of his offspring in his most recent will and that offspring has gone to a solicitor with his previous one which they were named in and were also an executor. It would be worth paying the money to get the most up to date will to check. It will be sad if he has been missed out. Sounds like it might have been an oversight of his grandfathers, as in not getting around to it rather than anything else.

[Devlesko]

Why would you give someone else's surname

[MummypigDaddypig]

He said he gave the receptionist his surname.

He panicked and thought they meant his grandads surname.

[Reinventinganna]

That’s so sad for your Dh.
His mother sounds horrible. Money won’t buy her happiness.
I’m sorry for your loss.

[HeckyPeck]

Get him to ring back tomorrow with his actual name.

[Twospaniels]

He needs to ring the solicitor again and tell them his given name and the name he uses day to day. It’s possible his grandad has put your husband’s “real” name.

[MummypigDaddypig]

Thank you,

Grandad absolutely adored our daughter. Everytime we saw him he went on and on about when he first held her, he used to sing songs to her and alsorts. She misses him lots too :(

[imalmostthere]

He might actually be in it - he gave the wrong name!!! Get him to ball back!

[CoRhona]

...and he didn't think to call back and explain that?

[Candleabra]

This is weird. So your husband is going to have to phone up the solicitor tomorrow and say you know I said my name was X, it's actually Y...