Family Wills

[loopyloo87]

Hi, my oh & I have one child together however he has 3 grown up from a previous relationship two of which haven't spoken or contacted him in about 7 years they want nothing to do with him... We have drawn up a will with the legal docs from a solicitor .My oh has no desire to leave the two any money whats so ever & we have stated this in our will.. My worry is that they could contest the will my Oh'S friend has just done his will & was told that if my oh leaves them a pound each they can't contest... Does anybody know of these matters & how I can safe guard a huge court fight god forbid ... Also when we make amendments should it be done by a legal person we have had witnesses sign the bottom... Any advice greatly appreciated

I am not a legal person but we are in the same position. DH's will leaves everything to DC we have together but has also put some wording like 'to avoid any doubt it does not include ...'.

My thinking is there is nothing to stop them contesting but as adults they are financially dependent. The house would come straight to me, I own the car and there is bugger all savings so there wont be any money to contest over anyway!

Even after 15 years I am still expecting problems

I would go back to whoever you wrote will and ask the question if it makes you feel better. If you leave a pound why shouldn't they contest it's not enough.

Forgot to say you might get more advice in the legal thread.

Mumblechum is a will writer and will be able to advisw

You can only contest on very limited grounds - either that the deceased was not of sound mind when making the will (or coerced), or that you are a dependent. Nc grown kids will struggle with the latter!! Just be absolutely clear that he is intentionally excluding them.