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
Do I need Legal Aid to contest a will?
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
Recommended will dispute solicitors
The independent guide to the legal profession, The Legal 500, has once again included our contesting wills team among their list of recommended firms for Contentious Trusts and Probate law. Our recommended will dispute solicitors are here to help you.
Is legal aid available for a probate dispute?
For a free consultation about your probate dispute, and details of the funding options available, contact our specialist team by phone or email. Appointing solicitors to deal with a contested probate case can be expensive, and one of the questions
Overturning a will
We offer a free 30 minute consultation on overturning a will. Our specialist lawyers will review the legal merits of your case, tell you what your options are on having the Will overturned. We will also provide details of the funding
Can I contest a DIY Will?
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
What happens if the executor named in the Will has died
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
How do I challenge a Will?
We offer a free 30 minute consultation on challenging Wills. We will review the legal merits of your case, tell you what your options are, and explain how to go about contesting the Will. We will also provide details of
How to challenge a fraudulent Will
Contentious probate solicitor Jack Dray, who has a background in criminal law, looks at how to challenge a fraudulent Will. One of the cornerstones of the law of England & Wales is the concept of testamentary freedom. This gives a
Challenging an invalid will
Hayley Bundey, a specialist inheritance and trust disputes solicitor, has once again been successful in challenging an invalid Will. It was a complex case involving heated dispute between siblings over the validity of their parent’s Will. There was strong disagreement