The Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team at Ramsdens are here to help if you believe you have not been properly provided for in a loved one’s will. Our specialist team are here to help you in this difficult time.
Our experienced will dispute solicitors have helped hundreds of people in your situation, meaning we are well-placed to offer support at this difficult time.
About inheritance and will disputes
The death of a family member or loved one can be an extremely difficult time. Many people never anticipate finding themselves in the situation where the will of a close family member does not provide adequately for them, or they are left out altogether. In cases where there is no will, family members are often left not knowing where they stand.
Modern family relationships can be complex, and there are often former partners and step-families with competing needs and priorities. Emotions at the time of a bereavement are likely to be running high, and you may feel that you are adding to the existing tension and upset within the family.
There are a number of reasons why you may have a potential claim to contest a will or seek an inheritance from an estate. These include:
- The deceased may have been coerced into changing their will
- A codicil was added that you were unaware of
- The deceased may not have been sound of mind
- The deceased did not recognise the contribution you made over the years or your part in their care
- The deceased has failed to make reasonable financial provision for a person in your circumstances
At Ramsdens, we are aware that disputes concerning wills and estates (commonly referred to as contentious probate) are highly sensitive. We offer a professional and sympathetic approach and will guide you through any will dispute from start to finish. All of our team are experienced specialists in will, trust and estate disputes, meaning that you are getting the best advice available to you.
How we can help
Our specialist will dispute solicitors will achieve the best possible results for you by advising you how to pursue your claim. We will advise you on the strengths and any weaknesses of your claim, as well as what we consider to be the financial value of the claim. Our team has extensive knowledge and experience in handling disputes over wills, trusts, estates and inheritance.
We offer a range of funding options, including no win no fee agreements.
We can assist beneficiaries, trustees, executors and others in claims and disputes in relation to:
- Will validity claims (including lack of capacity and undue influence claims)
- Fraud, including forged or fraudulent wills
- Claims for reasonable provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Rectification of wills
- Professional negligence claims relating to wills, trusts and estates
- Interpretation of wills, trusts and the administration of estates
- Removal of executors, administrators or trustees
- Misappropriation of trust or estate property
- Breaches of trust
- Proprietary Estoppel, Constructive Trust claims
- Claims for restitution of trust funds
- Asset recovery and tracing claims for trustees, including obtaining freezing injunctions
- Court of Protection
Each case of this nature is unique, and our will dispute solicitors will provide a tailored response to the individual needs of the client. We employ a number of methods to help promote an early settlement where possible.
