How Long Do You Have to Bring a Contentious Probate Claim?
This is an easy question to ask – but quite a complicated question to answer
There are two types of “Contentious Probate Claim”.
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This is an easy question to ask – but quite a complicated question to answer
There are two types of “Contentious Probate Claim”.
Inheritance Disputes are in the news. Besides the regular reports of cases that have gone to trial that appear in newspapers there have recently been three television programmes about Inheritance Disputes.
Have you found yourself in a situation where you believe that a will should be disputed because the deceased lacked mental capacity?
This is a complex and sensitive matter, but understanding the process can help you navigate through it. Here’s a brief guide to get you started.
If you haven’t been left as much as you expected in a will and wish to make a claim, you may consider the following steps:
If you have been left out of a will and wish to make a claim, here are some general steps to consider…
Stephen Lawson, head of contentious probate at Nicholson Jones Sutton comments on the recent court case about the estate of Elvis Presley.
Joel Wattis’ Tip for clients who don’t get early legal advice in a contentious probate matters.
One of the hardest things to go through is the loss of a loved one, and if there is a disagreement over their Will or estate, it can make things even more upsetting. In these circumstances, the legal procedure for determining how an estate should be allocated is known as contentious probate. If they died without a will – or if the will is contested in any manner – you may require the help of a solicitor to ensure that everything is managed fairly.
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