Wills & Inheritance Disputes

Our specialist wills and estate disputes team has an excellent reputation for advising on complex and multi-jurisdictional claims

• We have been named Contentious Probate Provider of the Year at The Probate Industry Awards 2025.

• We are proud to be ranked in both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 as experts in this field.
  
• Our solicitors hold full membership of both ACTAPS (The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists) and STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).

Areas of work

• Will validity challenges on grounds of incapacity, undue influence, forgery or fraud.

• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 for spouses, cohabitees, children and dependants based on adequate provision not having been made for them under a will or intestacy.

• Will rectification claims.

• Estate administration disputes with executors and personal representatives, including applications for their removal.

• Disputes concerning the beneficial ownership of estate property.

• The recovery of estate assets in cases of fraud, or where they have been misappropriated from the deceased during their lifetime.

• Proprietary estoppel claims.

• Professional negligence claims.

• Burial disputes.

How We Can Help

Seeking legal advice at the earliest opportunity is crucial because we can advise you on the merits of any claims at the outset, guide you through the process and, often, protracted litigation can be avoided.

We understand that these kinds of disputes usually take place at a time when emotions are high, and matters are particularly sensitive. Dealing with claims after someone has passed away can be challenging and sometimes there can be a lot of hostility between those involved. 

Our team are always mindful of this and aim to settle disputes as quickly as possible, using all kinds of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods wherever appropriate, regularly representing our clients at mediations to resolve their disputes, saving our clients significant time and money without the need to go to court.

We take the time to get to know our clients and understand the history of the dispute, so we know exactly what you want to achieve.

If you have any concerns about the terms of a will, an estate, or your inheritance, there are steps you can take, and we can advise you on your legal rights and appropriate actions.

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team to discuss your concerns or find out more.