Dad never got around to signing his will
For a range of reasons, a person may not get around to signing their will. It may be because they had not finalised their wishes, didn’t think it was necessary, or simply overlooked it.
If a document that appears to be a will but has not been signed or witnessed, expresses the final wishes of a deceased person concerning the disposal of their assets, it can be validated by the High Court.
This process can be straightforward, if everyone agrees. But, as we know, that’s not always the case. If no agreement is reached then parties can fight over whether the will should, or shouldn’t be, validated. Contested court proceedings come with uncertainty, stress, delay and cost. Before becoming involved in litigation you need expert advice about the merits of any application.
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