My husband and I divorced 30 years ago, when my son was just three. He was a wealthy man, who gave nothing to me or his son. He died two months ago, having given his house to his sister. She says, as his executor, that my son has no claim on his property whatsoever. What is the law on this?
Your son may have a claim and should see a solicitor immediately. The court has to decide whether “reasonable provision” was made, taking into account many factors; generally speaking, the younger the child the more provision the court would be likely to make. Since your son is in his 30’s he could obviously expect less. But the sister may be prepared to reach an agreement out of court rather than become involved in expensive litigation.