Avoiding Contentious Probate For Business Owners

Everyone has heard of the perils of contentious probate; a disgruntled family member, perhaps even someone you have not had any contact with for several years, makes a claim against your estate following your death and effectively takes money from those you wanted to benefit.

What we think about less is the circumstance where your wish to divide your estate unequally has nothing to do with a family fall out but instead is necessary due to the type of assets forming your estate. The fact is that any unequal distribution of your estate on your death, regardless of the circumstances, is likely to be considered unfair by the beneficiary receiving less. Putting in place a Will such as this can be the catalyst for a family dispute after you have died.