Disputed Wills & Estates

When a person dies disputes can unfortunately arise concerning the validity of a Will, and terms.

Pardoes’ Dispute Resolution Team has gained a wealth of experience in contested probate actions acting for Personal Representatives/Executors/Trustees; beneficiaries; and disappointed Claimants.

We can deal with claims involving:

Disputed Wills

• Invalid and lack of due execution
• Lack of capacity to make a Will
• Lack of knowledge and approval of the Will’s contents
• Undue influence
• Fraud and forgery

By and against Personal Representatives

• Claims to set aside lifetime transfers due to undue influence
• Claims relating to mutual Wills
• Claims under S14 of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996
• Secret Trusts
• Rectification
• Construction/Interpretation of the Will
• Action to remove Personal Representative(s)

We also have experience of:

Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

Where inadequate provision has been made for family and dependants.

Proprietary Estoppel

Where the deceased made a promise to leave all or part of their estate which has not been kept.

Following where appropriate pre action protocols provided by the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (A.C.T.A.P.S.), Pardoes’ Dispute Resolution Team will try and resolve claims without incurring the stress and expense of Court proceedings.  However, if you have to go to Court we will work hard to ensure that with specialist Counsel’s assistance you have the best advice and representation suited to your needs and that your case is robustly pursued.

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Dispute resolution solicitors

For further information on disputes, contact a wills dispute solicitor or submit an online enquiry. Alternatively read more on wills, probate and tax planning.