While we provide a national contesting Wills service throughout the whole of England and Wales, we have four offices based in Devon. Our head office is located in Barnstaple in North Devon. We also have branches in South Molton, Bideford and Braunton. In addition to our four offices in Devon we also have an office in Taunton in Somerset.
Our team of 8 fully qualified lawyers are based at these offices, specialising in contesting Wills and working exclusively in this highly specialised field of law.
If you are based in Devon, then our expert team is right here on your doorstep and ready to help you obtain the justice you deserve.
Our expertise in contesting Wills has been recognised by the leading legal directory, The Legal 500, which has included us as a recommended firm for contentious probate in the southwest region. Its 2024 edition had this to say about our contentious probate team:
“The strengths of the team is their ability to be thoroughly knowledgeable, stand for no nonsense, and do their absolute best for their client.”
The publication also highlighted the work of partners Naomi Ireson and Hayley Bundey. Team leader Naomi is referred to in the guide as being, ‘simply perfect’, and standing out as ‘efficient and helpful’, while Hayley is described as ‘excellent‘, and a ‘prolific adviser on contentious probate work‘.
We offer our clients a range of funding options. This includes our popular no win, no fee service, and we will be happy to consider the suitability of any contested Will case for no win, no fee funding.
Our lawyers are highly experienced in all aspects of contesting a Will in Devon and the whole of England and Wales. They have dealt with countless cases involving challenges to the validity of a Will based on allegations of:
- Undue influence
- Lack of mental capacity
- Want of knowledge and approval, and
- Fraud and forgery
As well as contesting Wills on the basis of invalidity, we are also vastly experienced in bringing claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Inheritance Act claims can be made against the estate of a deceased person by a range of individuals, including spouses, children, unmarried partners and those who were financially dependent upon the deceased.
Again, we can deal with Inheritance Act claims on a no win, no fee basis and will consider the suitability of any case free of charge.
You may also wish to take advantage of our free Contesting Wills Helpline. Contact us by phone or email and one of our team will get straight back to you with their assessment of your case and how we can help you.
So, if you are looking for solicitors who are experienced in contesting a Will in Devon on a no win, no fee basis, then please get in touch with your local experts with the national reputation.