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. If your love one 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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You may be able to contest a Will for the following reasons:
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Our contentious probate solicitors can assist with resolving problems including:
We, can usually offer to act on a no win no fee service for Inheritance Act claims.
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Our Inheritance Disputes Team can help with the following aspects:
Acting for a defendant in a Inheritance Disputes
Our team has extensive experience dealing with Inheritance Dispute matters.
We are sympathetic, understanding, and are here to help you every step of the way.
Discovering that you’ve been left out of a loved one’s will can be incredibly distressing and confusing, leaving you wondering what options you have moving forward. If you find yourself in this situation, know that there are steps you can take to address your concerns and there are potential claims you may have against an estate.
In the absence of a will, the distribution of your estate is governed by the laws of intestacy. Here’s a breakdown of who stands to inherit:
The lawyer’s answer is “It Depends”.
There are two basic ways to challenge a Will – the first way is to say that the last Will is invalid – for example because the parent lacked testamentary capacity to make a Will when they made it.
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Adele is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years experience working in the legal sector, predominantly within Litigation.
Adele joined the firm in March 2021 and is the member of the management team responsible for the firms strategy, including the growth of a number of key areas of legal practice, heading up the Housing Disrepair and Probate Teams. She also has a keen interest in technology, in particular automation, and will be working on optimising the firm’s processes.
In her spare time Adele enjoys walking the family cockapoo, watching her son play sport, travelling to new places and is obsessed with all things interiors!
Anthony completed his Legal Practice Certificate (LPC) at the College of Law in 2007. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2013 and now specialises in Contentious Probate claims.
Anthony has around 5 years experience of dealing with Contentious Probate matters Including claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision For Family and Dependants) Act 1975, Challenges to the Validity of a Will, Claims against Executors for Breach of Trust, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Devastavit.
In his spare time Anthony enjoys travelling, playing golf and bowls, and walking.
Alex completed his law degree at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the College of Law (Chester). He qualified as a solicitor in 2004.
Alex has specialised in litigation since qualifying running cases from initial letters of claim to Trial and subsequent appeals. He now specialises in Contentious Probate with a particular interest in claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision For Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
In his spare time, Alex enjoys spending time with his family, rugby, golf, reading and travelling.
