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Contesting and defending the validity of a Will is a specialist area of law referred to by lawyers as ‘contentious probate’. Contentious probate claims should not be confused with claims made pursuant to The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the Inheritance Act”).

Over the series of the few weeks, Walker Foster shall be releasing a bite sized blog each Monday that seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked questions our litigation department are asked to advise upon in a contested ... Read More

Over the series of the few weeks, Walker Foster shall be releasing a bite sized blog each Monday that seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked questions our litigation department are asked to advise upon in a contested Will case.

Walker Foster prides itself on its empathy and support for its clients that encounter a dispute with their neighbours over the boundary or fence line of the adjoining property.

Partners and families being involved in an inheritance dispute are becoming more common due to the complex nature of how people invest in their future and due to people being more aware that the effect of a deceased’s Will can be challenged.

In our experience, it is usually best to try and settle family disputes before they get to court. Here’s how we can help that to happen.

A recent newspaper court report described a case that is a powerful reminder of the risks involved in challenging a will and the dramatic consequences for a losing party.