#427 Should You Contest an Unfair Will?

The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)

In this episode, Niall asks: Should you contest an unfair will, even if it risks tearing the family apart?

A listener got in touch after learning she was left a much smaller share than her siblings in her father’s will. Now she wants to know if she should fight for what she feels is fair or stay silent to keep the peace.

Some callers said she should absolutely contest it if there is no good reason for the unequal share. They argued that standing up for yourself is not about greed but about protecting your rights and not letting resentment fester for years.

Others warned that challenging a will can ruin relationships forever. They said money is not worth losing family over and that fighting it could create bitterness that never heals.

Some callers felt that right or wrong, a will should be respected as the person’s final decision. They said family is more important than any inheritance and sometimes it is better to let it go.

As Niall points out, this is not just about money. It is about family ties, respect for a loved one’s last wishes, and deciding when to let things lie or when to stand your ground.