Our free legal helpline frequently receives calls and emails from people asking, ‘Can a beneficiary challenge legal costs incurred in the administration of an estate?’ The legal costs of administering an estate are technically incurred by the executor (or administrator).
My dad left everything to his second wife
We offer a free 30 minute consultation with a specialist solicitor on any contested will case Is there anything I can do if my dad left everything to his second wife? Can I contest my father’s will? When making a Will in
How the Courts handle issues of mental capacity?
We look at how the courts handle issues of mental capacity One of the most common grounds for disputing a Will is whether the person who made the Will (the testator) was of sound mind when they did so. In
How to defend an undue influence claim
We don’t just pursue claims at contesting-wills.co.uk, we also defend them. And we are often able to defend contested Wills on a No Win, No Fee basis. Contact us for a free 30 minute consultation with a specialist solicitor on any
Contested Will challenge
Assisting with a contested Will challenge where the Claimant was facing a court application Hayley Bundey, a specialist inheritance disputes solicitor, was consulted on a contested Will challenge that had already been commenced by an elderly and vulnerable client who
Success rate of contesting a Will
We look at the success rate of contesting a Will at mediation by reference to our own track record over a recent 12 month period. In the 12 months from January 2023 to January 2024 our specialist team of contentious
Inheritance claims and prenuptial agreements
With the increasing popularity of prenuptial agreements it has become necessary to consider how these agreements impact the ability of a spouse to bring a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975. Naomi Ireson, a Legal
Recommended solicitors for contesting a Will
Contact our dedicated Will Dispute Claimline for a free consultation about contesting a Will in the UK. Call 0333 888 0409 or email us at info@contesting-wills.co.uk We are recommended solicitors for contesting Wills, and dealing with contentious probate and trusts
Mutual Wills and Mirror Wills
The difference between Mutual Wills and Mirror Wills explained Mirror Wills and Mutual Wills are frequently confused. So what is the difference between them? In the simplest terms a Mirror Will is one that reflects the contents of another Will.
Choosing a solicitor to contest a Will
If you are looking for experienced solicitors to represent you with a contested Will, then contact our team of experts for a free case assessment and details of no win, no fee funding. What should you look for when choosing
