Contentious Probate

Contentious Probate

Our specialist panel of solicitors can advise on inheritance disputes, disputed Wills and all types of contentious Probate claims. Disputes generally fall into one of 4 categories.

Claims by disappointed beneficiaries

Under the inheritance (provision for family and dependants) act 1975 a deceased persons family and dependants may challenge a Will if it fails to make reasonable financial provision for the applicant. If there is no Will a claim can also be made against the intestacy rules.

Contesting a Will

There are circumstances which might give rise to the right to seek a declaration that the Will is invalid. These would include;

• The Will is not properly signed and witnessed
• The person making the Will did not have sufficient mental capacity
• The person making the Will was coerced into doing so

Lost Wills

If a Will has been lost the registry may accept a copy of the Will usually after a full court hearing.

Negligence claims

Beneficiaries or executors may have grounds to make a claim that the person who drafted the Will was negligent or the executors failed to act in the best interests of the estate.

No win no fee

We may be able to take your case on, on a No Win No Fee basis. We will let you know if this is possible once we have made an initial assessment of your claim.

Mediation and Arbitration

In order to avoid expense litigation  we can refer your case to a trained mediator or Arbitrator call us for further details.

Free initial assessment

We would be happy to make an initial assessment of your case free of charge and without obligation. Call us now on 0800 731 8722.