WILLS AND INHERITANCE DISPUTES
We act for individuals when there are concerns about a person’s inheritance or a trust.
We can provide advice and representation on:
- The validity of a will:
- Mental capacity:
- Undue influence and coercion;
- Forgery and fraud;
- Professional negligence;
- Larke v Nugus requests;
- Reasonable provision / Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Claims against executors/personal representatives
- Removing executors/personal representatives
- Validity of EPAs and LPAs
- Claims against attorneys
- Removing attorneys
- Debt recovery against an estate
- Recovering estate assets including possession applications for properties
We are sensitive to the difficulties that disputes and issues within this area create, particularly after a bereavement and when financial concerns are raised.
We regularly instruct leading barristers, and we work closely with our Family and Private Client teams to ensure that our clients receive a comprehensive service.
We can consider a variety of cost options including agreed fixed fees and CFAs and we’re available to consider whether we can assist you in your matter via an initial free telephone consultation.
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Contact us by telephone on 01460 279279 or click the button if you would like to enquire about a particular matter without obligation.
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