Contested Wills and Inheritance Disputes

WHY GLOVERPRIEST?

Disputes about wills, or about inheritance after a loved one has passed away, can be lengthy and expensive to deal with. Seeking expert legal advice at an early stage to help resolve matters can be crucial and can potentially avoid litigation and costly court proceedings.

Who Can Make an Inheritance Claim?

Only people in certain categories (e.g. spouses, partners, cohabitees, children, and dependants) are permitted to claim under the Inheritance Act.

How can we Help?

If you become involved in a contentious probate dispute, whether as an executor of a disputed Will, a beneficiary or someone who has been left out altogether, you need this experienced support, advice and representation.
We are able to advise on the following;

• Inheritance Act Claims
• legacy disputes   
• Improper execution of the Will
• Disputing the validity of the Will
• removing executors
• executors and trustees in breach of their duties
• making a claim against an estate
• defending claims by beneficiaries
• Trust disputes
• disputed Wills as a result of fraud, mental capacity and undue influence

We have substantial experience in all areas of Will and inheritance disputes and can advise on the merits of your claim, as well as how to fund it and the risks associated with claiming.