Challenging a will
You don’t think the will reflects what they really wanted, or the way it was made doesn’t feel right.
03 · Contentious Probate
Grief is hard enough. A dispute over the will shouldn’t make it harder.
When someone dies, disagreements about their will or estate can split families and businesses apart. Whether you’re challenging a will, defending one or trying to get an estate dealt with properly, we’ll help you understand your options and handle it with care.
When to call us
When the will isn’t the end of the story.
These disputes are personal and often urgent. We’ll be straight with you about the strength of your position and the likely cost.
Inheritance Act claims
You depended on the person who died and the will leaves you without reasonable provision.
Executor & trustee disputes
An executor isn’t acting, is acting badly or is keeping beneficiaries in the dark.
Family businesses, farms & estates
When the estate includes a business, a farm or land, the stakes are personal and commercial at once.
Defending a claim
You’re an executor or beneficiary and someone is challenging the will. We’ll help you protect the estate.
Time limits can be short.Some claims must be made within six months of the grant of probate, so it pays to speak to someone early.
Let’s talk
Let’s deal with it properly, and with care.
Tell us what’s happening. We’ll help you work out what comes next.
Prefer to talk? Call us.01482 692 298
Sometimes it’s easier to explain things over the phone.