'I was engaged for 10 years but when my partner died, he left the house and farm to his nephew. Can I challenge the will?'

The reality of not receiving the house and farm after a decade-long engagement has been devastating. Assurances about ownership were given but were not legally supported. The sudden discovery of the will led to shock and heartbreak. Time has been required to process the emotions tied to this experience, but there is now a readiness to discuss the situation and its implications.

He often said things like 'sure the house and farm will be yours'. But we never visited a solicitor together. When he died, I was shocked and heartbroken to learn what was in his will.

I was engaged to my partner for over 10 years before he passed away, and I'm devastated that he didn't leave me the house and farm.

It has taken me quite some time to come to terms with the reality of the situation, but I feel ready now to speak about it.

Read at Independent