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
Challenging a fraudulent Will
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 person making a Will (known as the testator) the freedom to dispose of their
Challenging an invalid will
Hayley Bundey, a specialist inheritance and trust disputes solicitor, has 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 over the
My spouse has cut me out of their Will
My spouse has cut me out of their Will, what can I do? When someone makes a Will, they are entitled to leave their estate to whoever they want. This is known as ‘testamentary freedom’, and it includes a testator’s
Is Legal Aid available to contest a Will?
People often ask if they can get Legal Aid to contest a Will?’ Unfortunately, while it was once available for this type of case, Legal Aid is no longer available for contentious probate claims. However, there are a number of
Challenging a Will on the grounds of capacity
There are a number of grounds you can rely on when challenging a Will when you think it is invalid. The most common ground for challenging a Will is that the testator (the person who made the Will) did not