Wills & Probate - Contesting a Will

Free Will Dispute Assessment

It is a complex legal process to contest a will. You should obtain legal advice from an expert will dispute lawyer to determine whether you have a claim. They will support you in gathering evidence to support your claim.

Whilst you have 12 months from the date of death to contest a disputed Will, you should act now, before distribution of the assets. Delays may make the claim difficult to enforce.  

We provide a FREE Will dispute assessment service and offer No Win-No Fee (conditions apply).


Advice on Wills from Expert Estate Planning Lawyers

Contesting a Will

Our experienced Solicitors provide expert knowledge in inheritance disputes and contesting a Will. Our proven expertise in disputed Wills is your advantage in achieving a negotiated out of Court settlement.

Our experience gives us the answers in contesting a Will and the claim that relate to a disputed Will. These claims include:

  • On being left out of a Will.
  • Disputing Wills on receiving an inadequate provision.
  • Disputing Wills created with a lack of mental capacity, including resulting from dementia or alzheimers.
  • Disputing Wills created after bullying, undue influence, grooming, elder abuse and or coercion.
  • Disputing Wills that are unfair.
  • Keeping Executors honest and ensuring that they finalise the Estate in a timely manner.
  • Resolving disputes between Executors and beneficiaries.
  • Disputing Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianships

Will Dispute Assessment

We provide a FREE Will dispute assessment service and offer No Win-No Fee (conditions apply).

Whilst you have 12 months from the date of death to contest a disputed Will, you should act now, before distribution of the assets. Delays may make the claim difficult to enforce

You need to prove that the Will is inadequate for your maintenance, education and advancement.

Our proven steps to success are:

  • Gathering the material to support your case.
  • Attempt to negotiate and or mediate an out of Court Settlement (we work on achieving results and not protracted Court disputes).
  • Commencing Court proceedings, in the event of a negotiated and or a mediated settlement not being achieved, to allow the matter to pro
  • The majority of cases are resolved at a Mediation, without the need to proceed to the Court Hearing.

Expert Advice from our Legal Specialists

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