Can you get Legal Aid to contest a Will?
People often ask us, ‘Can you get Legal Aid to contest a Will?’ Unfortunately, while Legal Aid was once available for this type of case, it is no longer available for contentious probate claims. However, there are a number of alternative funding options that can be used if you wish to contest a Will.
One of the most popular ways of funding a contested Will claim is with a No Win, No Fee funding agreement. Not all solicitors who deal with contentious probate law work on a No Win, No Fee basis, but we do. You can read all about our No Win, No Fee funding options here.
If we deal with your case under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) and you lose the claim, you will not have to pay us for the time we spend on your case. If we win your claim, then we will seek recovery of your legal fees and expenses from your opponent, with any shortfall being paid out of the award you receive, alongside a success fee.
Alternatively, if you are guaranteed to receive a legacy we may be able to offer a ‘deferred fee arrangement’. This method of funding means we shall work on your case and receive payment for our work when the case concludes and you receive your legacy from the estate.
So, while Legal Aid is not available for contentious probate matters any longer,there are a number of alternative methods of funding your claim.
How we can help you
We consider each matter on a case-by-case basis, and will advise you on the funding options available.
Call 0333 888 0409 or email us at [email protected]