Although you may be disappointed by the contents of a Will, this is not necessarily a cause for legal action. Lots of beneficiaries hope to receive a large inheritance, but if this does not materialise, you may have to grin and bear it.
Nevertheless, there are times when a Will can most certainly be challenged or ‘contested’. In Ireland, there are four main grounds for challenging a Will:
1. The Will is invalid
2. The testator was placed under undue influence
3. Proper financial provision has not been made
4. Prior agreements have not been met (estoppel)