My friend's husband died two weeks ago without leaving a will.
He jointly owns his old marital house with his ex wife. He allowed her to stay in the house even though her new partner moved in 5 years ago as their 15 year old son lives with her.
This week the ex wife has contacted my friend saying she wants the proceeds of his life insurance policy for the son and that she isn't entitled to any part of the jointly owned house, which now has no mortgage as on his death it was paid off.
My friend has very little money at the moment and doesn't know whether its worth contacting a solicitor or if the ex wife is correct, in which case she would be wasting her money.
Can anyone offer any advice please ?