Widowed spouses and relatives of loved ones are being forced out of family homes after their partners failed to make a Will.

Approximately 50% of the British public have not made a Will yet hundreds of people are being pushed out of their homes as the current Intestacy Rules enforced when there is no Will are allowing disgruntled offspring and other relatives to lay claim to Family properties.

According to one estimate, 1,200 widows and widowers were evicted under the Intestacy Rules last year.

The problem is particularly acute for partners in a second marriage who may have to fight with the children of a previous marriage for a fair share of the deceased's Estate. Disputes between the deceased's children and their step parent is causing lengthy and expensive Court battles, the costs of which are usually paid out of the Estate.

Commenting on the report Trina Worden, Deputy Head of Wills, Trusts & Probate at Fosters Solicitors said:

"Some 50% of the British public have not made a Will. The problems which this creates are numerous. It is surprising that some of the most sensible people still shy away from it. It is almost as if they fear their own mortality."

Fosters has an experienced team of lawyers able to assist with the preparation of the most basic to the most complex Will along with other issues such as Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts.

For an initial chat, telephone freephone 0800 214072 and ask to speak to a member of the Wills, Trusts & Probate Department.