Dispute a Will

Losing a loved one is a difficult and emotional time. When a person dies their Estate will be distributed either under the terms of their Will or if there is no valid will, then under the Intestacy Rules. Your situation can often be made even more distressing if you haven't been provided for as you would have expected.

You can dispute a Will if:

• Lack of valid Execution – if the Will was not validly executed e.g. if the Will is not signed or not witnessed correctly it can be invalid.
• Lack of Testamentary Capacity - the Testator didn't have capacity when the Will was made.
• Lack of Knowledge and Approval – if the Testator did not know or approve the contents of the Will. knowledge and approval of the contents of the Will.
• Undue Influence – If a Testator is coerced or forced into making a Will. was applied when the Will was made.
• Fraudulent and Forged Will – if the Will Fraudulent or forged this invalidates a will.

Claims under the Inheritance Provision for Family and Defendants) Act 1975 (‘the Inheritance Act’):

Alternatively, if you are unable to dispute the Will, you may still be able to bring a claim against the estate if as a result of the provisions of the Will or as a consequence of the Intestacy Rules you have not received financial provision. Certain individuals can apply to the Court for reasonable financial provision to be made for them from the Deceased’s Estate.

Disputing a Will or bringing a claim under the Inheritance Act can often cause friction between families and can be distressing for everyone involved. Our specialist expertise and proven track record in disputing Wills allows us to guide our clients, as quickly as possible, to successful outcomes with compassion and understanding.