We can advise you on contesting a will (also known as challenging or disputing a will) following the death of an individual.

You may have concerns that the deceased lacked the required mental capacity (referred to as testamentary capacity) to make a will, did not know or approve its contents, believe that the will is fraudulent or a forgery, or that the deceased was subjected to undue influence when making the will.

You may wish to enter a caveat at the probate registry to prevent a grant of probate from being issued, although you should obtain legal advice from a specialist solicitor regarding the potential implications of doing so.

We can also assist with defending a will challenge if you are a beneficiary or executor of a disputed will. As with all such matters, it is important to seek advice from a solicitor with experience in dealing with these types of claims.

If you have not been adequately provided for following someone’s death, whether or not they left a will, you may be eligible to bring a claim under the Inheritance Act.

Our specialist has extensive experience in representing parties in will dispute matters. We appreciate that becoming involved in a dispute after the loss of a loved one can be challenging and we approach such claims with sensitivity to the issues that may arise.

Regardless of who we act for, we will always seek to achieve an out‑of‑court settlement where possible and regularly represent clients at mediation. However, where court proceedings are necessary and in your best interests, we will pursue the matter through to a contested hearing.

If you would like to discuss a potential will challenge or defence to a will dispute further please do not hesitate to contact us or request a callback.