Contesting a will.

somuj

If my will states everything I own is left to my partner. My partner of numerous years.

Can any of my family contest this, and if so on what grounds?

Jim_Hodge

Without all the details and relationships known it's impossible to tell you. As your solicitor.

Xander10

for instance are you still legally married to someone else?

more info need

TooTired123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058221094/contesting-a-will

Do you have children? How old are they? Will you have sufficiently provided for them at the time of your death?

somuj

Have no dependants. Just myself. Estranged from family. No previous wife.

Can I leave everything to my partner without worrying bout anyone contesting

Jim_Hodge

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118268739#Comment_118268739

You can but consider tax implications of leaving to a partner.

dotsman

Make sure to marry them before you die. Otherwise a good chunk of that money will go to the taxman 😀

wildwillow

Marrying your partner will certainly save a huge chunk of tax, depending on size of estate.

Only you both can make that decision, and it may not suit your circumstances.

Need to make new will after marriage.

somuj

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118268745#Comment_118268745

Aware of that. Just bothered about my family making trouble.

Not dying or anything, just at that stage in relationship, discussing things and making all plans.

Spanish Eyes

Put everything into joint names (joint tenants), then the property/money will automatically go to the survivor. No need for a will, so no one can contest what doesn't exist. Your partner may die first though, which means everything comes to you, if you go first everything goes to him/her. Just an option.

There may be a sizeable tax bill though, as non marital partners are treated as "strangers" for Inheritance Tax. Just to be aware.

LawBoy2018

If you both live together and your partner doesn't have an interest in any other property, she could very likely inherit the property without any CAT arising. Ask your solicitor about Dwelling House Relief.

No need for marriage and your family likely wouldn't have any grounds to contest your will (based on the very limited information you have provided thus far, your solicitor can advise you further in that regard).

Peregrinus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118265991#Comment_118265991

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118268739#Comment_118268739

Do you have any adult children who are not dependent on you?

Do you co-own any property with any member of your family?

Are you married to your partner? If not, is there a particular reason you are not married?

If a family member of yours was raising this query on this board about your estate, is there anything that they would mention to us that you have not mentioned?