Can Lifetime Gifts Be Recovered Into the Estate? Inheritance disputes centred on lifetime gifts are not uncommon. Many people give away assets during their lifetime, but problems often arise after death when beneficiaries relying on a will discover that property has already been transferred, savings moved, or valuable assets given away. For families, the issue is not just what was left behind, but what is missing. The legal route you take depends on how […]
Why late changes to a will raise concerns People are legally entitled to change their minds about what they leave to whom. But a last minute will change can naturally raise eyebrows – and suspicions. The issue is often not so much the timing in isolation, but the combination of circumstances. Perhaps the late amendments came on top of the person being seriously unwell or increasingly dependent on one person. Or the terms of the will are […]
Estates involving overseas property are among the most complicated to deal with. The moment a house or apartment abroad enters the picture, you are no longer dealing with one legal system but potentially two, each with its own rules on who inherits, how the will is treated, and what an English court can actually do. Families often find themselves managing parallel proceedings in different countries, spending significantly more than they anticipated, and […]
When someone dies, most people expect the will to reflect what they knew of that person’s wishes. When it does not, you want to understand why. You start digging into how the will was prepared, only to find that the solicitor’s file is no longer there. That can feel like the door closing before you have even started. But the absence of those records is not the setback it might […]
Finding out that a relative changed or made a will while in hospital or a care home can raise doubts, especially if the new document is significantly different from what they said they wanted in the past. If you are in this position and something does not add up, it may be worth digging deeper. A will made in a care setting is not invalid for that reason alone. But […]
When a beneficiary witnesses a will, it’s natural to wonder what that means for the estate. Does it make the whole document invalid? Or does it automatically open the door to a will challenge? In some cases, the effect is limited. In others, the surrounding circumstances may matter more than the witnessing itself. The key is understanding which situation you are dealing with. Does witnessing a will invalidate the gift? Yes. Under Section 15 of the Wills Act […]
Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors consider the new case Fernandez v Fernandez and others [2025] EWHC 2373 (Ch) which provides ground rules governing the removal of Executors and Trustees in Will dispute and Will contest claims Fernandez v Fernandez [2025]: When Family Conflict Justifies Removing an Executor Family breakdowns after a death can quickly turn an inheritance dispute into a complex and expensive court battle. The recent case […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
