Saving the family fortune: Inheritance disputes and why they're on the rise

Disputes over wills can be financially ruinous and destroy families. Claire Cox of Willans LLP sits down with Andrew Merrell to explain why an increasing number of us are deciding it's still worth it.

Dear readers,

Disputes over wills can be one of the most stressful, life-changing journeys we ever undertake. They can cause incredible emotional stress at a time when many of those involved are still trying to deal with the heartache resulting from the death of a loved-one - and they can split families forever.

Yet the number of us choosing to contest what’s written down on paper and fight, sometimes until our last penny is spent, knowing we may never talk to family members ever again, continues to rise. Why?

I was lucky enough to sit down with Claire Cox from Willans LLP, an established expert in this growing field, to hear her thoughts.

Special thanks to Claire for her time and patience waiting for us to publish the main story below. And a massive congratulations.

Despite what we might think, relatively few disputes over wills reach the High Court. She has recently returned victorious, again from one of those rare visits.

Welcome to Thursday’s main story (see below).

If you are hesitatin…