Contested Wills And Probate Lawyers

Contested Wills And Probate LawyersOur contested wills and probate lawyers specialise in assisting clients in all types of contested wills and probate matters. With our decades of experience in the field and commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for our clients, we are ideally placed to provide the legal advice and support you need.

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How Can Our Contentious Probate Lawyers Help?

Our contested probate lawyers routinely help clients with a range of contested probate matters, including the following:

• Challenging The Validity Of A Will.

As a general rule, the Courts respect a person’s right to leave their estate to whoever or whichever causes they wish and are reluctant to step in and change the terms of a will. However, if you can prove that a will does not satisfy the legal criteria relating to validity, you may be able to persuade the Court to intervene.

To be valid, a will must meet various criteria, including that the person who made it, known as the ‘testator’, was of sound mind and made the will voluntarily. If, for example, you suspect that someone put pressure on the testator to distribute their estate in a certain way, you may be able to challenge the will on the grounds of undue influence.

Challenging the validity of a will is not easy, but our contested wills and probate lawyers have vast experience in assisting clients in bringing claims of this nature and a proven track record of achieving excellent results.

• Claims Against Executors And Administrators.

Executors and administrators hold significant power, so the law imposes a number of arduous duties on them. For example, executors and administrators must act with reasonable care and skill, and any steps they take must be in the beneficiaries’ best interests. If they breach this or any other duty, anyone who suffers loss as a result may be eligible to bring legal proceedings against them. If the claim succeeds, the Court may order the executor or administrator to repay those losses from their own pocket.

Our contentious probate lawyers regularly act for both beneficiaries in bringing claims, and executors and administrators in defending them. We offer clear, concise advice and will carefully guide you through the process, protecting your interests at every stage.

• Inheritance Act Claims.

If a testator did not leave ‘reasonable financial provision’ for you in their will, you may have grounds to bring a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975.

To make a claim under the Inheritance Act, you must fall within a specific category of people. The categories include the testator’s spouse and children as well as anyone else who was financially dependent on the testator during their lifetime.

Anyone other than the testator’s spouse or civil partner must prove that they had been financially dependent on the testator to the extent that they can no longer meet their basic living expenses following their death. The testator’s spouse or civil partner only needs to show that they cannot maintain their lifestyle.

Strict time limits apply to claims under the Inheritance Act, so it’s important to seek advice from expert contested wills and probate lawyers like ours as soon as you discover that the testator did not make reasonable financial provision for you.

Why Choose Our Contested Wills And Probate Lawyers?

We pride ourselves on building long-lasting professional relationships with our clients, who come to us repeatedly for help with their legal issues. Just some of the reasons clients give for their satisfaction with our service include the following:

• Our Expertise.

Our contested wills and probate lawyers are true experts in what they do. The head of department is an accredited member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists, and clients frequently comment on our ‘excellent advice’, ‘professional service’, and ‘very knowledgeable’ team.

• Our Client Care Standards.

At Simper Law, client care is at the heart of everything we do. Our contested wills and probate lawyers will take the time to get to know you and understand your concerns, and will be on hand to support you from the outset of your case until its resolution. Client feedback discusses our ‘polite’ and ‘friendly’ solicitors and our ‘outstanding empathy’.

• Our Cost-Efficiency.

We are committed to providing our clients with exceptional value for money. Our rates are highly competitive, and our contested wills and probate lawyers’ expertise ensures that even the most complex of matters are handled efficiently and concluded swiftly, often without the need for time-consuming and expensive litigation.

Please call us now on 01603 672222 for a no-obligation conversation today or Click Here To Make An Online Enquiry.

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