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If you have been unfairly excluded from a will or feel that you have not been properly provided for under a will or if your loved one did not leave a will, contesting the will or a loved one’s estate may be your best option.  This would be under the 1975 Act. 

Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

We understand that the process of disputing a will can be a daunting and challenging process for all concerned, especially when dealing with the stress of having recently lost a loved one. We can guide you through all the proceedings, ensuring you make the right decisions and arrive at the best possible outcome.

We can offer compassionate, educated legal advice on your will dispute, regardless of whether you are an executor, a trustee, a beneficiary or someone who feels they have not been provided for. We can help with the following:

• Contesting the validity of a will
• Claims on estates where there is no will 
• Representing those who have been left out of a will
• Addressing mistakes made in wills, or handling cases where a will has been lost or destroyed
• Handling claims that promises were not honoured in a will
• Protecting charitable legacies
• Solving disputes between executors or trustees
• Investigating attorneys or deputies who are abusing their positions

Regardless of the specific circumstances of your claim or the complexity of the situation, we are here to support you. We will listen to your concerns, provide you with the best advice and do all we can to make the process of contesting a will as stress-free as possible for you, giving you the best chance of securing your desired outcome.