Claims Made Against Executors or Administrators

Executors (appointed in a Will) and administrators (appointed when there is no valid Will or valid executor) of an estate (collectively known as Personal Representatives – PRs) have a legal obligation to handle the estate and administer it with reasonable duty and care.

At Bridge McFarland LLP, our experienced contentious probate team are regularly instructed to act concerning disputes relating to the administration of estates and can act on behalf of Claimants and Defendants.

Our dedicated team of solicitors is experienced in handling these complex matters and can provide you with the guidance and support you need.

For more information about claims made against executors or administrators, or to speak to one of our solicitors in Hull, Lincoln, Louth, Brigg, Anlaby, Market Rasen, Scarborough and Grimsby, call Bridge McFarland LLP on 0800 987 8800 or email wills@bmcf.co.uk.

Solicitor for Claims Made Against Executors or Administrators Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire

Our team of solicitors in Hull, Lincoln, Louth, Market Rasen, Brigg, Anlaby, Scarborough and Grimsby have extensive experience in handling claims involving executors and administrators, and we can help you navigate the complexities of the legal process.

Our team includes members of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Solicitors and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. We are committed to adhering to the highest professional standards, and you can trust us to handle your case with utmost care and professionalism.

Whether you require assistance resolving a misconduct dispute, bringing or defending claims to replace or remove an executor or administrator, or any other private client legal matter, you can trust our expertise and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome.

Our Claims Made Against Executors or Administrators Services

At Bridge McFarland LLP, we offer a comprehensive range of services to assist individuals and families facing or defending claims made against executors or administrators. Our dedicated team of solicitors is experienced in handling these complex matters and can provide you with the guidance and support you need, including in cases involving:

• Claims against personal representatives: If you feel that a personal representative is failing to comply with their duties and that they are not acting in your interests, you may be able to pursue a claim to recover any losses that might have been caused to the estate by the executor’s breach of duty. We can also provide guidance and advice to individuals or families on removing or replacing administrators or executors.
• Defending a breach of duty claim: Alternatively, if you are an executor or administrator of an estate and are facing a breach of duty claim made against you or an application to remove you as a representative, Bridge McFarland LLP is here to provide guidance and support.

We always strive to resolve disputes through alternative means before resorting to court proceedings. Our solicitors are skilled negotiators and can represent you in talks with the other party or those making a claim against you to reach a fair and amicable resolution. In cases where court proceedings become necessary, our experienced contentious probate solicitors will provide robust representation in court, guiding you through the whole process.

Funding Arrangements for Trusts and Wills Dispute Claims

In appropriate cases, we will share the risk with you through flexible and innovative funding arrangements, including:

• Conditional fee agreements (CFAs) (also known as “no win, no fee” agreements).
• Discounted CFAs (also known as “no win, low fee” agreements).
• Fixed and capped fees.
• Competitive hourly rate charges.
• Legal expenses (“after-the-event” or “ATE”) insurance to cover the risk of having to pay costs to the other side (and your own expenses) if your claim is unsuccessful.
• Disbursement funding for expenses such as court fees and expert’s fees.

If a claim is suitable for funding by a full CFA with ATE legal expenses insurance and a disbursement funding loan, it will involve no up-front costs to you, and you will have nothing to pay if the claim is unsuccessful.

We will discuss these options for funding your case, but you can find further details here.

Private Client Legal Services

The team of private client solicitors at Bridge McFarland LLP offer a range of services relating to your Will and Estate, including:

• Drafting and amending a Will
• Estate Planning
• Powers of Attorney
• Trusts
• Inheritance Tax
• Statutory Wills
• Deputyships and Court of Protection
• Probate and Letters of Administration
• Elderly Client

Dispute Resolution Services

Our experienced and friendly team of lawyers can also provide specialist advice on various contentious matters and disputes, such as:

• Inheritance Act Claims
• Intestacy estates
• Contesting a Will
• Defending a Will dispute claim
• Property and Assets disputes
• Estate administration and Executor disputes
• Applications to remove or replace Executors or Administrators
• Professional negligence in the drafting of a Will
• Trusts disputes
• Court of Protection disputes

Other Legal Services

Bridge McFarland LLP offers uncomplicated guidance and advice when you most need it. Whatever your legal matter, relating to your private wealth or otherwise, speak to our team of friendly solicitors.

To speak to one of our solicitors in Hull, Lincoln, Brigg, Anlaby, Louth, Market Rasen, Scarborough and Grimsby today, please call 0800 987 8800 or make an online enquiry.

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