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Will being challenged...caveat issued

an_caileach · 2022-04-10 11:11:40

I am executor and majority beneficiary in a parent's will. Probate has not yet been applied for. A sibling has stated via solicitor's letters that they intend to challenge the will using Section 117. They have lodged a caveat. I am wondering as to the next steps: Currently the solicitor who drafted the will and who is…

10-04-2022 11:11am

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I am executor and majority beneficiary in a parent's will. Probate has not yet been applied for. A sibling has stated via solicitor's letters that they intend to challenge the will using Section 117. They have lodged a caveat. I am wondering as to the next steps:
Currently the solicitor who drafted the will and who is doing the probate has been receiving the letters from the other solicitor. Should I be considering using a different solicitor to deal with the litigation, is there a norm in this regard?
Is there a way to respond to a caveat at this stage? I have read about 'warnings' on caveats but my solicitor hasn't mentioned this.

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