Understand Your Situation
Legal intervention when a person has been left out of a will or when the division of a deceased person's estate is disputed.
Inheritance disputes often arise when a will is challenged (Contested Probate) or when a person was financially dependent on the deceased but was not provided for. Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, certain people—including spouses, children, and cohabitants—can apply to the court for a share of the estate if the will or intestacy rules are unfair.
Legislation & Rights
A confidential consultation identifies the grounds for a claim and provides a clear view of the prospects of challenging a will or estate division.
Plan Your Defence
Common grounds for challenging a will include 'lack of testamentary capacity' (the person wasn't of sound mind) or 'undue influence' (they were pressured). These cases involve the forensic analysis of medical records and witness statements. Legal representation is required to manage the strict time limits—claims must usually be made within six months of the Grant of Probate—and to ensure the estate is divided according to legal entitlement.
Defence & Evidence
Expert legal advice ensures that all evidence is forensically examined and that the claim is submitted within the strict statutory timeframes.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
