Defending a Will Dispute Claim

Our experienced contentious probate solicitors at Bridge McFarland LLP can help both executors and beneficiaries facing a challenge to a Will.

Defending a contested Will can be unsettling and distressing. Any delay to the administration of an estate can also have repercussions financially and potentially reduce the value of what beneficiaries are entitled to.

If you are facing a Will dispute claim, seeking specialist legal advice as soon as possible from an experienced Wills and Probate solicitor is crucial.

At Bridge McFarland LLP, our solicitors have extensive experience defending contested Wills and have the expertise to handle your case sensitively and expertly.

For more information about defending a Will dispute claim, or to speak to one of our solicitors in Hull, Lincoln, Louth, Market Rasen, Brigg, Anlaby, Scarborough and Grimsby, call Bridge McFarland LLP on 0800 987 8800 or email wills@bmcf.co.uk.

Solicitor for Defending a Will Dispute Claim Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire

Our professional team of contentious probate solicitors at Bridge McFarland LLP provide tailored legal advice and offer guidance to individuals facing various Will disputes.

Challenges to a Will can arise for various reasons, such as claims that:

• The Will has been forged or is fraudulent.
• The deceased came under ‘undue influence’ when writing the Will.
• The deceased lacked testamentary capacity at the time of drafting their Will.
• The Will was not properly signed or witnessed.
• The deceased didn’t know and approve the contents of their Will.

We can provide specialist legal advice to respond to many Will challenges, including if someone is trying to:

• Contest the validity of a Will.
• Make a claim under the Inheritance Act 1975.
• Challenge how the estate has been distributed under the intestacy rules.
• Remove you as executor.
• Make a claim for proprietary estoppel.

Deciding on how to respond to a challenge to a Will depends on the exact nature of the claim.

Bridge McFarland LLP’s dispute resolution solicitors in Hull, Brigg, Anlaby, Lincoln, Louth, Market Rasen, Scarborough and Grimsby will draw on their considerable experience in Will dispute legal defence to develop the right strategy to gather evidence and build a robust counterclaim.

To speak to one of our solicitors with experience defending a Will dispute claim in Lincoln, Louth, Scarborough, Brigg, Anlaby, Hull, Market Rasen and Grimsby, call 0800 987 8800.

Our Defending a Will Dispute Claim Services

Our conciliatory approach to dispute resolution means we prefer to resolve Will disputes through mediation wherever possible.

Our solicitors in Hull, Lincoln, Louth, Brigg, Anlaby, Market Rasen, Scarborough and Grimsby are proficient in negotiation and strive to efficiently and affordably resolve any disputes regarding the legitimacy of a Will.

For disputes where contesting a Will requires court action, our seasoned solicitors offer resolute representation in court, assisting you throughout the entire legal process.

To speak to one of our friendly and experienced solicitors in Lincoln, Louth, Brigg, Anlaby, Hull, Market Rasen and Grimsby about contesting the validity of a Will, call 0800 987 8800 or make an online enquiry.

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.

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
• Property and Assets disputes
• Estate administration and Executor disputes
• Applications to remove or replace Executors or Administrators
• Claims made against Executors or Administrator
• 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 Lincoln, Louth, Brigg, Anlaby, Hull, Market Rasen, Scarborough and Grimsby today, please call 0800 987 8800 or make an online enquiry.

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