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We don't just pursue claims at contesting-wills.co.uk, we also defend them. We are often able to defend contested Wills on a No Win, No Fee basis and you can…
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Assisting with a contested Will challenge where the Claimant was facing a court application Hayley Bundey, a specialist inheritance disputes solicitor, was consulted on a contested Will challenge that…
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We look at the success rate of contesting a Will at mediation by reference to our own track record over a recent 12 month period. In the 12 months…
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Naomi Ireson, a Legal 500 recommended lawyer who specialises in contentious probate cases, looks at inheritance claims and pre-nuptial agreements. With the increasing popularity of pre-nuptial agreements between couples…
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We are recommended solicitors for contesting a Will and dealing with contentious probate disputes in the UK following our inclusion in the latest edition of The Legal 500. The…
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The difference between Mutual Wills and Mirror Wills explained Mirror Wills and Mutual Wills are frequently confused. So what is the difference between them? In the simplest terms a…
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If you are looking for experienced solicitors to represent you with a contested Will, then contact our team of experts for a free case assessment and details of no…
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We specialise in fraudulent Will claims. To find out where you stand and whether no win, no fee funding is available, call freephone 0333 888 0409 or send us…
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Avoid the pitfalls of delay by contacting our a free contesting wills helpline for early expert guidance on your probate claim. You can contact our helpline by calling freephone…
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We operate a free contesting wills helpline. You can contact our helpline by calling freephone 0333 888 0409 or sending an email to us at [email protected] If you need guidance on…
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Can I get Legal Aid for contesting a will in the UK? For free guidance on contesting a will and details of our No Win No Fee funding scheme…
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We are often asked, 'Is there anything I can do if my fiancé died before changing their will?' To find out where you stand contact our legal helpline for a…
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What can be done if you've not received an inheritance that is due under a will in the UK? We deal with contested wills and executor disputes on a nationwide…
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We are frequently asked, 'What reasons can you contest a will?' What reasons can you contest a will? Here are the most common grounds for contesting a will in England…
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Yes, defending a contested will on a no win, no fee basis is possible. If you need help defending a contested will then we may have the perfect funding…
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We are often asked what happens to a child's inheritance if they are named in their parent's will but die before their parent. For further guidance on a child's…
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We specialise in Inheritance Act claims, representing claimants nationwide. Contact our free helpline for a case assessment and details of no win, no fee funding on 0333 888 0409…
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Wills sometimes contain mistakes. In this article we look at how to fix an error in a will and why delay in doing so can be excused. The law…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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We are all familiar with the fairy-tale of Cinderella. Cinder’s mother dies and her father re-marries. The wicked step mother assumes control and favours her own children at the…
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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…
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If you are wondering, 'Can an illegitimate child contest a will?' then call our free legal helpline for guidance. Call freephone 0333 888 0409 or send an email to…
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The Court of Appeal has clarified the law as to whether a will is valid if the witnesses have not signed the will. The case concerned the validity of…
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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…
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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.…
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We are often asked, 'what is the time limit for contesting a will?' Legal time limits are notoriously complicated. While general guidelines can be given the law is so…
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In the USA they call the principle that a murderer cannot inherit from his victim the 'slayer rule'. In England and Wales it's enshrined in the Forfeiture Act. In…
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In England and Wales the law enables you to revoke a Will in 3 ways: 1. Revoking a Will by marriage Marriage - or a civil partnership - automatically…
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When a will goes missing, is it presumed destroyed? We look at the law that governs what happens if a will cannot be found. A recent case, Whitton v…
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The text message will: A modern will for a modern world. The Brisbane Supreme Court in Queensland Australia has ruled that an unsent text message is a valid Will. The…
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If you are involved in a dispute concerning the signing or execution of a Will then give our free legal helpline a call. Strict rules for signing and executing a…
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If you are a residuary beneficiary and have been refused sight of the estate accounts, then contact our team of experts for guidance on your options. Inheritance lawyer, Naomi…
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For further guidance on contesting wills and estoppel contact our helpline. We offer a free case assessment service and no win, no fee funding. Call 0333 888 0409 or email us at…
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A deputy is appointed when a person lacks mental capacity and is unable to make a decisions for themselves. The lack of capacity can arise as a result of…
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We have a 95% success rate in achieving settlement at mediation, so if you would like to know more about the advantages of mediation in Will disputes then contact…
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John Dickinson, a barrister at St John's Chambers, recently acted for the defendant in the Will construction case of Amiee Shannon Steed (a Child by her Litigation Friend, Marilyn…
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If a beneficiary dies before the Will maker, who inherits? We are often asked what happens when a person leaves a gift to someone in a will, but the…
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Contentious Probate Solicitor, Chris Holten examines changes to the Intestacy Rules (which apply when someone dies without making a Will) that came into force in England and Wales on…
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Contentious Probate Solicitor, Chris Holten, looks at the role of the Court of Protection. The Court of Protection was created under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It has jurisdiction…
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Challenging the intestacy rules Note: Since this article was first published there have been further legal changes to this area of law. For instance the 'statutory legacy' has been…
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We are highly experienced in dealing with executor disputes. For expert guidance contact our free helpline by phone or email. Statistics released by the High Court confirm that the number…
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Lawyer Naomi Ireson considers changes to the intestacy rules We specialise in inheritance and intestacy law and operate a free inheritance law helpline. Call us in confidence on freephone…
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When is an 'irrational will' likely to be declared invalid? Contested wills Lawyer, Naomi Ireson, draws lessons from the court's decision in Vegetarian Society and Another v Scott. The case…
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Invalid gift in a Will: Our disputed Wills team report on a 'failed gift' contained in a Will A recent case has highlighted how complicated it can be to leave…
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The Supreme Court has adopted a pragmatic, ‘common-sense’ approach to an invalid Will dispute where a Solicitor made an obvious mistake when arranging for Wills to be signed by a…
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Lee Dawkins, a solicitor specialising in negligent Will claims, reports on the recent case of ‘FELTHAM –v- BOUSKELL’ in which a solicitor was found to be negligent for the delay in…
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Challenging Solicitors' Costs in probate and Estate Administration Contenttious Probate Solicitor, Lee Dawkins, examines the options open to executors and beneficiaries when they wish to challenge the solicitors' costs…
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Contentious Probate Solicitor, Lee Dawkins, takes a look at how to remove an executor We are regularly contacted by people who are involved in an executor dispute. Executor disputes…
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Our inheritance dispute team look at the intestacy rules and asks, when do brothers and sisters inherit? What happens when someone dies without a will leaving no spouse, children or…
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Signing a will couldn’t be simpler - or could it? Our Will disputes team take a look at the Wills Act and reveal the dangers that lie in wait…
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With the number of contested wills cases increasing, people often ask us if it’s really necessary to make a will. It always surprises us just how many people don’t…
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Will dispute Solicitor, Lee Dawkins, looks at what makes a will valid Wills need to be prepared in accordance with some very strict technical rules in order to be legally…
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We offer a free case assessment service. Call freephone 0333 888 0409 or send details to [email protected] Allegations of will forgery and fraud are becoming increasingly common. Our contested…
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What is the legal position of a cohabitee when their partner dies? We look at cohabitee Inheritance Act claims. It is a popular misconception that the phrase “common law husband” or…
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According to a recent survey one in five British people have already received all or part of their inheritance. Researchers say that millions of young adults, or NINNIs, (‘Need…