Undue influence is the most common reason for contesting a will in the UK. We specialise in contesting wills and are experienced in dealing with undue influence cases. Call our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0409 for initial guidance
How to contest a will in England: Part 2
We are regularly asked how to contest a will in England. In response to this we have prepared a two part legal guide to contesting a will in England. In Part 2 of this guide we look at the legal
How do I contest a will in England? Part 1
We are frequently asked, ‘How do I contest a will in England?’ In response to this we have prepared a two part legal guide to contesting a will in England. Questions about contesting a will are usually raised by people
Is it possible for me to contest my stepmother’s will?
Can I contest my stepmother’s will? The question, ‘Can I contest my stepmother’s will?’ crops up on our popular legal helpline with surprising regularity. We are all familiar with the fairy-tale of Cinderella. Cinder’s mother dies and her father remarries.
How to remove a caveat
A brief guide on how to remove a caveat It can come as a shock when an application for a grant of probate is rejected because a caveat has been entered against the estate. Often this will be the first
Can an illegitimate child contest a will in the UK?
If you are wondering, ‘Can an illegitimate child contest a will?’ and would like expert guidance on the inheritance rights of illegitimate children, then call our free legal helpline for guidance. Call us on 0333 888 0409 or send an
Can a Will be valid if the witnesses have not signed it?
Is a Will valid if the witnesses have not signed it? The Court of Appeal has clarified the law on whether a Will is valid if the witnesses have not signed it. The case concerned the validity of a Will
Grounds for contesting a will in the UK
There are a number of grounds for contesting a will in the UK. A recent court case gives a useful overview of some of the different challenges that can be made. Background to the contested will dispute The case of
How much does it cost to remove an executor?
We are often asked, ‘How much does it cost to remove an executor?’ Solicitor Lee Dawkins examines the complex but vitally important issue of legal costs in executor disputes. Disputes between beneficiaries and executors, or between fellow executors, often rank
Time limit for contesting a Will
We are often asked, ‘What is the time limit for contesting a will?’ We specialise in contesting Wills throughout England and Wales. Contact our free helpline for a case assessment and details of No Win, No Fee funding. Legal time