Lee Dawkins, a solicitor who specialises in contesting wills, deals with a commonly asked question, ‘What is a standing search at the Probate Registry?’ If you are considering or intending to make a probate claim against an estate but have

Contacting our will dispute claimline. We understand that the law is complex and people will not always know whether or not they have valid legal grounds to dispute a will. That is why we have made using our will dispute

Jack Dray, a contentious probate solicitor who specialises in fraud and forgery, offers guidance on contesting a forged Will and the ‘red fags’ to look out for. What is needed for a valid Will? The starting place for considering the

We are often asked, ‘Do I need Legal Aid to contest a will?’ The simple answer is that Legal Aid is no longer available for contesting wills. But the good news is that there are other funding options available. Contesting

The independent guide to the legal profession, The Legal 500, has once again included us among their list of recommended firms for Contentious Trusts and Probate law. Our recommended will dispute solicitors are here to help you. We offer a

Appointing solicitors to deal with a contested probate case can be expensive, and one of the questions that is regularly asked is, ‘Can I get legal aid for a probate claim?’ The short answer to this question is, ‘no’. Legal

Overturning a will: A court has overturned a will on the grounds of both undue influence and a lack of testamentary capacity. Here’s what happened: The deceased and his wife had executed mirror wills, broadly dividing their estate equally between

Yes, you are able to contest a DIY Will. Here is how you can do it. DIY Wills are extremely popular. But the consequences of cutting corners and saving a few pounds in legal fees can be far reaching, making

The executor named in the Will has died – What happens now? When drafting a Will, a testator will usually appoint one or several people to act as their executor. An executor is responsible for managing the administration of the

One of the questions we are regularly asked by people who have been disinherited is, “How do I challenge a Will?” Contentious Probate solicitor, Jack Dray, looks at how to go about it. First of all, it is important to