Inheritance and Will disputes
Losing someone is hard enough without a dispute over their will or estate. When disagreements do arise, emotions run high and family relationships can come under real strain.
We advise beneficiaries, executors, trustees and family members on inheritance disputes, aiming to resolve things as sensitively as possible while protecting your position. Claims under the Inheritance Act are subject to strict time limits, so getting advice early can make a real difference: it helps preserve evidence, protect assets and avoid the dispute escalating unnecessarily. We’re experienced litigators, but we’ll always look at whether negotiation or mediation can resolve things without the need for court.
We regularly advise on:
- Challenging the validity of a will
- Lack of testamentary capacity
- Undue influence
- Fraud or forgery
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Executor disputes
- Removal of executors
- Interpretation of wills
- Trust disputes
- Estate administration disputes
- Proprietary estoppel claims
- Disputes involving lifetime gifts
Time limits on inheritance claims are strict, so the sooner you talk to us, the more options you’ll have.
We work with beneficiaries who feel a will doesn’t reflect what they were promised, and executors trying to administer an estate fairly under difficult circumstances.
If you’re not sure which of these fits your situation, call us, and we’ll point you in the right direction.
