Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors consider the new case Jenkins and Vooght v Evans [2025] EWHC 2438 (Ch) which shows how a Will challenge or Will contest dispute can turn into a financial disaster Jenkins and Vooght v Evans [2025]: A Costly Lesson in How to Contest a Will When families fall out over a will, emotions often outweigh economics. The High Court’s decision in Jenkins and Vooght v Evans [2025] EWHC 2438 (Ch) is […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors consider the new case Cockell v Cockell and others [2025] EWHC 2490 (Ch) which shows how jointly owned property can undermine a claim for financial provision Adult Child Claims Under the Inheritance Act: Lessons from Cockell v Cockell [2025] EWHC 2490 (Ch) When a person dies leaving little or nothing to an adult child, questions often arise […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors consider the new case Karim v Steele and Quinn where the Will was overturned for undue influence Undue Influence in Will Disputes: Lessons from Karim v Steele & Quinn [2025] Contesting a will can be complex, particularly when there are suspicions that the person making the will (the testator) was pressured or manipulated. A recent High Court […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors provide a comprehensive guide to contesting or disputing a Will in England and Wales Will Claims and Inheritance Disputes: How to Contest a Will in the UKInheritance disputes are rising sharply in the UK, with nearly 10,000 will contests each year. Factors like second marriages, blended families, dementia, and pandemic-era video wills are driving more disagreements […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors provide a summary of the commons mistakes, pitfalls and tops tips in relation to will disputes and will contest claims How to Contest a Will: Common Mistakes, Pitfalls and Top TipsContesting a will can be an emotional and complicated process. Whether you feel you have been unfairly left out or promised an inheritance that never materialised, […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors consider “secret trusts” in will dispute and will contest claims Secret Trusts in Inheritance Disputes and Will Contest Claims When families face an inheritance dispute, emotions often run high and the law can seem confusing. One particularly complex area involves secret trusts—arrangements that do not appear on the face of a will but may still be […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors provide a step by step guide below to contesting a will in England and Wales Step-by-Step Guide to Contesting a Will in England and WalesThis is the second of two articles we are publishing providing general guidance on contesting a will in England and Wales. For our first article, please see the following: AN EXPLANATION OF […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors discuss how financial provision claims by the deceased’s widow (or less common – “widower”) are dealt with What are “financial provision claims”These are claims (by the deceased’s widow or widower) under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the Act”) for financial provision against the estate of their former spouse – they are generally […]
CONTESTING A WILL WITH WILLCLAIM SOLICITORS NO WIN NO FEE SPECIALISTS – ACCOMMODATION NEED APPEARS TO BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING FINANCIAL PROVISION CLAIMS BY ADULT CHILDREN Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, provide a commentary on the recent decision in Isaacs v Green and others [2025] EWHC 1951 (Fam) since it appears to show that adult children with accommodation needs are likely […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, consider when and how Solicitors can be negligent when they are commissioned or instructed to prepare a Will (and arrange its execution) Solicitors’ Negligence and Your Right to Make a Will Claim When a will is prepared or executed incorrectly, or when a solicitor delays without justification, it can lead to serious financial loss for intended […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, consider how dangerous it can be if the Will propounder produces no evidence at all to prove the Will is legally valid Will Contested and Set Aside: Lessons from Hibbert v Rignall [2024] WTLR 1275 Background: A Will Made in Confusion and Isolation Betty Rignall died in March 2020, aged 93. Her 14 December 2006 will had […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, consider the Court’s power to remove Executors (or estate Administrators) in Will dispute and Will contest claims Understanding the Court’s Power to Remove Executors in a Will Dispute When a loved one dies, emotions often run high—especially when there are disagreements over how the estate is to be administered. These disagreements can sometimes lead to a formal […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, consider the impact of Ademption in Will disputes or Will contest claims Ademption and Its Impact on Will Disputes in England and Wales This article explores the concept of ademption, how it arises in the context of will disputes, and what legal options may be available if a gift has failed under this rule. We have […]
Overview Disputes over wills and estates continue to grow in number and complexity, often placing families in contentious legal battles. For individuals wondering how to contest a will, or contemplating a potential inheritance claim, understanding recent case law can be invaluable. In this blog, we explore some of the most impactful legal decisions from 2024 and 2025, highlighting what they mean for anyone involved in a will dispute or pursuing a […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, consider the circumstances in which an estate might be liable for the cost of care provided by a near relative Bernadette Rogers v Andrew Wills [2025] EWHC 1367 (Ch) The payment for and/or cost of care by a near relative is often a major issue in claims about disputed and/or contested wills and estates. In Bernadette Rogers […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, consider what might constitute sufficient detriment in Will dispute and Will contest claims and how the extent of detriment discovered might affect the remedy How detriment is relevant in Will dispute and Will contest claims Detriment is an essential element in so-called “Proprietary Estoppel” claims – these are in general claims for a share of a property […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, explain what is likely to happen if a Will (thought to exist at the time of death or before) cannot be found Introduction The High Court’s decision in Packer v Packer [2025] EWHC 461 (Ch) offers essential guidance for anyone involved in a will dispute, inheritance claim, or will contest claim — particularly where a will is […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, explain how they were able to win a substantial award for an adult son whom his late father had substantially disinherited When a Will Leaves You Out: A Son’s Fight for Fairness in an Inheritance DisputeLosing a loved one is hard enough. But imagine facing that grief only to discover that you’ve been virtually cut out […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, explain the lessons arising from the decision on costs in Aslam v Seeley & Madan [2025] EWHC 24(Ch) Contesting a Will – Lessons from Aslam v Seeley & MadanContesting a will is a major decision. It often arises during emotionally difficult times and can create lasting tension within families. The case of Aslam v Seeley & […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, explain the key findings in “Natthachai v Burrage and Burrage” Contesting a Will: The Case of Natthachai v Burrage and Burrage [2025] EWHC 568 (Ch) In one of the more complex recent will disputes, the High Court was asked to decide on an application for security for costs in the ongoing inheritance dispute between Kanokporn Natthachai […]
