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Contesting a will with Willclaim Solicitors no win no fee specialists – the definitive guide to contesting a will in England and Wales

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 […]

Contesting a will with Willclaim Solicitors no win no fee specialists – common mistakes, pitfalls and top tips

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, […]

Contesting a will with Willclaim Solicitors no win no fee specialists – secret trusts in will dispute and will contest claims

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 […]

Contesting a will with Willclaim Solicitors no win no fee specialists – a step by step guide to contesting a will in England and Wales

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 […]

Contesting a will with Willclaim Solicitors no win no fee specialists – financial provision claims by the deceased’s widow (or widower)

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

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 […]

Contesting a will with Willclaim Solicitors no win no fee specialists – solicitors negligence in the context of a will dispute or will contest claim

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 […]

The danger of producing no or insufficient evidence in a will contest or will dispute claim

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 […]

Understanding the court’s power to remove executors in will dispute or will contest claims

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 […]

Ademption in will disputes or will contest claims

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 […]

Navigating Modern Inheritance Disputes: Key Cases Shaping Will Claims in 2024-2025 

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 […]

Is an estate liable for care services provided by a near relative

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 […]

Testing for detriment in proprietary estoppel claims

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 […]

Packer v Packer and what happens when a will cannot be found

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 […]

Lessons from a real claim by a disinherited adult son

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 […]

Lessons from Aslam v Seeley & Madan

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 & […]

A SUMMARY OF THE RECENT CASE OF “Natthachai v Burrage and Burrage [2025] EWHC 568 (Ch)” 

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 […]

A summary of the recent case of “Tucker v Felton-Page [2025] EWHC 530 (Ch)”

Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, explain the key findings in “Tucker v Felton-Page and Others”  Will Dispute: Tucker v Felton-Page and Others – Lessons in Contesting a Will  Disputing a will can be a complex and emotionally charged process. The recent case of Tucker v Felton-Page and Others serves as a crucial example of the legal grounds on which a will […]

An explanation of the basics of how to contest a will

Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, explain the basic principles governing Will dispute and Will contest claims How to Contest a Will in England and Wales: A Guide Contesting a Will in England and Wales can be a complex process, but it is possible if there are legitimate grounds to challenge its validity. Whether you believe a Will was made under undue […]

The movement towards mandatory ADR or alternative dispute resolution

Will claim Solicitors, specialist no win no fee will dispute and will contest Solicitors, discuss whether the legal environment is shifting towards mandatory ADR or alternative dispute resolution and what this could mean for will contest claims and/or will disputes There is no doubt that the movement towards mandatory ADR or alternative dispute resolution is gathering pace The movement towards mandatory ADR (alternative dispute resolution) is gathering pace. In an […]

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