Unclear & Ambiguous Wills - A Practical Guide to Construction

Introduction

Unclear or ambiguous wording in wills can create significant uncertainty over the testator’s intentions and may lead to disputes between beneficiaries. While some construction issues can be resolved by agreement, others may require court determination.

For private client professionals, understanding how the courts approach the construction of wills, when extrinsic evidence may be admissible and how construction claims interact with rectification is essential when advising on disputed or potentially disputed estates.

This short webinar provides practical guidance on identifying and resolving will construction problems, with a focus on the key procedural, evidential and costs considerations.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• Approaches to resolving will construction problems amicably
• How the court approaches claims concerning the construction of a will
• When extrinsic evidence of the testator’s intentions may be admissible
• The key procedural and evidential considerations
• Costs considerations arising from will construction disputes
• The interplay between construction and rectification claims
• Recent case law