Disqualifying Conduct in Challenging Will Cases

When a person makes a claim challenging a will it is possible that an administrator / executor will want to know if that person's conduct prevents them from challenging a will. 

Often when there is an issue about conduct it involves: -

• bad behaviour or misconduct towards the deceased;
• criminal acts;
• theft from the deceased;
• violence towards the deceased (including domestic violence). 

A topic that deserves separate attention relates to adultery especially in light of the approach taken in family courts towards no fault divorce. 

To find out if conduct could disqualify a person from challenging a will call us to book a conference to discuss the facts of your case. 

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