Has the death of a loved one led to a family fall out? Our Contentious probate Solicitors are here to help.
What is contentious probate?
Probate is the legal process of administrating and distributing a deceased person’s estate. This is usually a straightforward process however disputes can arise especially when emotions are heightened, and this is where the matter then becomes contentious.
Whether you are a beneficiary to a will and find yourself in dispute with other beneficiaries, or you are an executor faced with challenges in distributing the estate, when a loved one dies you might find yourself caught in the middle of an upsetting family feud, which makes what is already a distressing time even more so.
We at Martyn Prowel Gartsides Solicitors recognise this and understand that dealing with the matter yourself might be the last thing you want to do. This is where our highly experienced Contentious Probate Team can assist as they will listen, advise and navigate you through the process should you decide to instruct us.
What can we assist with?
Our team can assist with all areas of Contentious Probate, including:
- Disputes relating to the validity or the contents of a Will, for example where there are concerns regarding the mental capacity of the deceased at the time they made the Will, or if they were unduly influenced into making the Will
- Disputes with, or the removal of executors,
- Disputes among beneficiaries, and
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 – You may wish to bring a claim under this Act if you were related to or dependant on the deceased and they have not provided for you or have left you with less than expected in the Will.
If you think you require the assistance of our Contentious Probate Team, please call our office on 02920 470909.