We provide a national contesting Wills service throughout the whole of England and Wales from our office in Taunton, Somerset.
In addition to our Somerset office, we have four offices based in Devon. Our head office is located in Barnstaple in North Devon, along with branches in South Molton, Bideford and Braunton.
The majority of our team of eight fully qualified lawyers working exclusively in this highly specialised field of law are based at our office in Taunton, Somerset. This means that if you are based in Somerset, then you have access to an expert team of contentious probate lawyers right here on your doorstep, 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. The 2024 edition of this influential and independent guide to the legal; profession had this to say about us:
“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 legal guide also highlighted the work of partners Naomi Ireson and Hayley Bundey, both of whom are Somerset based. Naomi, who is team leader at our Taunton office, is referred to in the publication 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 review free of charge the suitability of any contested Will case for no win, no fee funding.
Our Somerset lawyers are highly experienced in all aspects of contesting a Will in England and Wales. They have dealt with countless cases involving challenges to the validity of Wills based on allegations of:
- Undue influence
- Testamentary capacity
- Want of knowledge and approval, and
- Fraud and forgery
As well as contesting Wills on the basis that they are legally invalid, our Somerset based team is 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. These include 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, or pop in to see au at our office in Somerset, and we will provide you with an assessment of your case and how we can help you.
So, if you are looking for solicitors who are experienced in contesting a Will on a no win, no fee basis in Somerset, then please get in touch with your local experts with the national reputation.