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  • Do I need to make a Will? With the number of contested wills cases increasing, people often ask us , 'Do I need to make a will?' It always surprises us just how many people don’t have a will. And when we speak to clients about making… Read more
  • What makes a will valid? Will dispute Solicitor, Lee Dawkins, looks at what makes a will valid Wills need to be prepared in accordance with some very strict technical rules in order to be legally valid. Those rules are set out in section 9 of the… Read more
  • Will forgery case colapses We offer a free case assessment service. Call 0333 888 0409 or send details to info@contesting-wills.co.uk Allegations of will forgery and fraud are becoming increasingly common. Our contested will disputes team look at a recent will forgery case, R v.… Read more
  • Cohabitee Inheritance Act Claims What is the legal position of a cohabitee when their partner dies? We look at cohabitee Inheritance Act claims. It is a popular misconception that the phrase “common law husband” or “common law wife” has a legal basis, granting legal rights to… Read more
  • Inheritance on Account: Children demanding ‘their’ inheritance upfront According to a recent survey one in five British people have already received all or part of their inheritance.  Researchers say that millions of young adults, or NINNIs, (‘Need It Now, Not as Inheritance’) have gone directly to their parents… Read more

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New Channel 4 legal series

If you are involved in a legal dispute, then the production company behind Who Do You Think You Are? and Long Lost Family is keen to hear from you.

In a first for British television, a legally binding alternative to the congested, lengthy, and costly court process is being offered. Each side’s case will be prepared by an independent solicitor and presented to an impartial arbitration judge by a leading barrister. This process will be free to all who take part, with the cost of legal representation being covered.

If you would like to discover more about taking part in this first-of-its-kind series, click here or send us an email.