One in 10 adults have fallen out with a family member over inheritance disputes reveals a recent poll by YouGov. The poll, of 2,294 people, found that the majority of the arguments were between brothers and sisters, which resulted in 42% never again speaking to one another.

Whilst 10% of those questioned said they would not wish to see their estate go to someone they didn’t like, 60% of those questioned had not made wills.  The triggers for those that had made wills were found to be the birth of a child or following on from a serious illness or a serious accident.

A few of the reasons given for the fallouts were…
•    20% stemmed from claims that the division of estates were unfair
•    5% occurred after it was discovered that a particular item, which had apparently been verbally promised to a family member, had not been listed in the will.

The Clarke and Son Wills and Probate team can advise you on creating or updating a current will.  You may also wish to speak to us about Living Wills.  Please feel free to contact Helen or James by e-mail if you would like to make an enquiry.