Will disputes - contentious probate
solicitors
Grounds for a probate dispute may arise, for example, when the
existing will is considered to be invalid or where a will has been
made by someone who was not in a position to understand fully what
they were doing at the time or someone has been pressurized into
making a will in specific terms.
Contesting a Will
Most of the time a will goes through probate without any problems.
However, it's possible to contest a Will or challenge its validity
if you feel it was drafted badly. The most common types of reasons
will’s are contested are:
- The validity of the will
- Undue influence
- Fraud
- Mistake
- Forgery
- Loss of mental capacity of the testator
If you are a partner, a close family member or a dependant left
without adequate provision and you believe you have been unfairly
excluded from a person's will or estate, you might also be able to
make a claim against a person’s estate.
This is a complex area of law and you need to ensure that you
are represented by specialist lawyers with appropriate experience
and knowledge. Whatever your concern, our specialist will dispute
solicitors can help.
Do you need help contesting a will?
Making a claim against an estate or contesting a will is a complex
procedure and you will need specialist advice. Our probate disputes
at Hodge Jones & Allen in London NW1 are experts will be able
to advise you on whether you have a valid claim and on the
financial implications of pursuing it. Call us on
0800 437
0080 today.