Is it still possible to contest a will successfully, and without enormous expense?
Anyone who believes they’ve been wrongfully deprived of benefit in a will can dispute it on the ground that the testator (will-maker) was unfit to write it, or was unduly influenced by someone else. The executor’s interpretation of the will can also be challenged, as can the document itself on suspicion of a forgery or forged signature. Probably the most common ground for disputing a will is the testator’s failure to make reasonable provision for someone who could have been expected to be provided for. This is sometimes possible under the family provision legislation, but you would need a solicitor’s help. If agreement can be reached with the executor it may not be necessary to go to court, but going to court can be expensive.