{"id":2398,"date":"2022-08-30T12:17:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T12:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/family-matters.co.uk\/?p=2398"},"modified":"2022-08-30T12:18:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T12:18:09","slug":"inheritance-disputes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/family-matters.co.uk\/uncategorized\/inheritance-disputes\/","title":{"rendered":"Inheritance Disputes"},"content":{"rendered":"

A person is entitled to leave their estate to whoever they want when they write a will. However, there are circumstances in which disputes over who is left what arise. This article will address how to make sure your wishes are followed through and your will<\/a> is legally binding.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With increasing numbers of second marriages and blended families people are having to consider balancing their wishes to provide for former partners and their children of a prior relationship.<\/b><\/p>\n

What Is The Inheritance Act?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975<\/span><\/a> is <\/span>a law to protect people who are financially dependent on another, when they die<\/b>. It means that in some cases, dependents can claim against a Will that doesn’t provide a reasonable amount of inheritance for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recent years have seen a rise in claims for provision from estates. This suggests striking a balance is very difficult. It is more important than ever to consider the purpose of this Act, who can benefit from it, the factors a court will consider and the type of awards available if successful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Can Claim Under The <\/span>Inheritance Act?<\/span><\/h2>\n

People who are can claim under the Inheritance Act include:<\/span><\/p>\n