Contesting a Will

Are you considering challenging a will? If so, all YourDispute.co.uk solicitors can act on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that should your case be unsuccessful, you will generally not be responsible for your solicitor's costs. And if your claim is successful, you can usually recover legal costs from your opponent.

What does contesting a will mean?

A person can leave money or property to whomever they choose in their will. However, sometimes a will is challenged – this process is called contesting a will. If you are concerned as to your entitlement under a will, read on to find out more about whether you have a case

Reasons for contesting a will

Common reasons for a will dispute include:

1. The will does not reflect the wishes of the deceased because it was drafted negligently or contrary to the instructions of the deceased.
2. The will was signed under undue influence, for example the deceased was pressured into signing the will.
3. The deceased lacked the necessary mental capacity to sign or to give instructions for a will, e.g. the person was suffering from dementia or a similar mental illness when the will was made
4. The will has been drafted and signed incorrectly, which is often a problem with homemade wills

Even if a will is valid, you may be able to claim against the solicitor or other professional if they drafted the will negligently.

Can YourDispute.co.uk help?

1. Was the deceased resident in England or Wales?
2. Is the total value of the estate over £100,000?
3. Are you within 6 months of the date of the grant of representation?
   

If these three points apply to you, you could be able to contest a will with YourDispute.co.uk.

What you need to do next:

If you are thinking of challenging a will, call or fill in our simple enquiry form today. It is important to seek specialist legal advice as soon as possible because strict time limits may be imposed. Any delay may prevent you getting the sums to which you are entitled.

Please make sure you have as much information as possible about your case readily available; providing this information will help your solicitor to advise you further.

How YourDispute.co.uk can help:

Simply call us or complete the enquiry form. YourDispute.co.uk will then put you in touch with an experienced solicitor who specialises in will disputes. They will talk through your case to assess whether you can successfully contest a will. And remember - with YourDispute.co.uk, many claims can be handled on a No Win No Fee basis.  

If you are considering challenging a will, please call or fill in a quick form now…