Dad Is Leaving Me Out Of Will

bluelass

I have posted on here previously regarding the bad relationship and past with my dad. Sorry if this upsets or offends anyone who has experienced the same but I just want some advice from anyone who experienced the same. My dad as told me several times that I wont be left anything when he dies. My brother has stayed living at home throughout his life and has never met anyone. However I married 15 years ago and he didn't like it. Could I contest the will based on my dads unfair decision. Also he expects me to fork out £5000 for my mothers headstone.

POPPYOSCAR

Sorry if this sounds harsh but do you not think it is your father's money to leave to who he wants?


As for contesting the will, you can contest the will. It would depend on the judge and your reasons.


How on earth can it be costing £5000 for a headstone that is ridiculous.

Pollycat

If he is of sound mind, he can leave his property and money to whoever he wishes.
'Unfair decision' is not a valid reason to contest a will.

You may find this link useful:
http://www.inbrief.co.uk/estate-law/contesting-a-will.htm#

I'm not sure what the fact that your brother is still living at home and hasn't met anyone has to do with your Father not including you in his will.

Re the headstone - I've read your other thread.
Why is he expecting you to pay £5000 for the headstone?

Torry_Quine

If you are in Scotland then a child cannot be disinherited.

bluelass

Pollycat wrote: »

If he is of sound mind, he can leave his property and money to whoever he wishes.
'Unfair decision' is not a valid reason to contest a will.

You may find this link useful:
http://www.inbrief.co.uk/estate-law/contesting-a-will.htm#

I'm not sure what the fact that your brother is still living at home and hasn't met anyone has to do with your Father not including you in his will.

Re the headstone - I've read your other thread.
Why is he expecting you to pay £5000 for the headstone?

Because he detests me for leaving home.

PasturesNew

If he goes into care any inheritance you thought you'd get might not materialise anyway.

It's his money. You've miffed him off, so you have to take those consequences. You've had 15 years with the partner of your choice, which you chose over the inheritance when you first miffed him off.

Mojisola

bluelass wrote: »

Because he detests me for leaving home.

Just say no to the headstone. He can't disinherit you twice.

Pollycat

bluelass wrote: »

Because he detests me for leaving home.

That's not an answer to the question I asked.

He may well still be annoyed at you for getting married or getting married to someone he didn't approve of but that is not a reason for a widower to expect a daughter to pay £5000 for a headstone (I agree with PoppyOscar - that's a crazy amount of money unless you've got £millions).

Rebel_Cause

If this was a parent of mine doing this, I would just cut my losses, because the money/inheritance would just be tainted. Unless you want the money for pain and suffering that you have endured because your father didn't like the fact that you flew the nest?

Jagraf

Is it that there would be no headstone if you didn't pay for it?

Pollycat

Is your Father likely to die in the near future?

If he isn't, all sorts of things may happen before you need to consider contesting his will.

If he has money, why isn't he paying for his late-wife's headstone (assuming they were still married at the time she died)?