We help you through the challenging process of contesting a Will or making a claim if you’re left out of a Will from a loved one.
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Challenging a Will’s contents or claiming against a missing Will is a difficult task to face when already struggling with the loss of a loved one. We make the journey to right the deceased’s wishes and access your inheritance as easy as possible so that you can focus on gaining closure, rather than contesting.
Challenging a Will’s contents or claiming against a missing Will is a difficult task to face when already struggling with the loss of a loved one. We make the journey to right the deceased’s wishes and access your inheritance as easy as possible so that you can focus on gaining closure, rather than contesting.
We do this by:
Using plain English to explain the contesting process, not legal jargon
Quoting fixed prices where possible and providing clear information about fees
Being honest about the outcome you can expect to receive
Fitting around your schedule and offering flexible ways to speak to our solicitors
Giving you direct access to solicitors so that you can reach an expert at anytime
With dedicated solicitors specialising in contesting Wills, we can close cases quickly and with as little emotional impact on the claimant as possible.
Plus, as a full-service firm, we offer other forms of support for those who have lost a loved one. We can help with probate, trusts, inheritance and tax planning, so you can streamline the legal support you receive — giving you more time to spend with those you care about and less reason to worry.
For a no obligation enquiry, please call us now on 01482 300 200, email us at welcome@lockings.co.uk or Make An Online Enquiry and we will call you back promptly.
A Will can be invalid if the person who made the Will either:-
a. Did not have capacity
b. Was unduly influenced
c. Did not know and understand what they were signing.
Claims can also be made under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 by certain people who have not been properly provided for in a Will. Such claims can be made if you have been left less than you expected or left out of a Will completely.
Solicitors specialising in this area of law understand the importance of contesting Wills quickly and efficiently. There are often strict time limits — that vary from case to case — when it comes to contesting a Will, so it’s important to seek legal advice as soon as possible if you suspect something is wrong.
At Lockings, we will assess your case. We will listen to you explaining your situation and advise if you have grounds for contesting a Will or making a claim and explain the options available to you. We always use plain English to explain the law so that you clearly understand the implications of every action, as well as their expected outcome. We will examine the Will along with other relevant documents. For example, we may review medical evidence if question marks are raised about ill health or read previously dissolved wills if you believe you have been promised something in the past.
In an ideal world, a Will dispute is resolved outside of court through discussion or mediation. Where this isn’t possible, we support clients in court cases to defend their right to inherit.
When reading about contesting a Will, you might have heard the term “grounds for contesting a Will”. If you have grounds for contesting a Will, it means you’re eligible to make a claim. Some accepted reasons include:
Being concerned about a person’s mental capacity at the time of writing a Will
Believing a person was put under pressure to write or change a Will (undue influence)
Suspecting a Will hasn’t been signed or witnessed (in accordance with the Wills Act 1837)
Making a financial provision claim (under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975)
You may have had a contract with the deceased that wasn’t put into writing
Having reason to believe a Will is fraudulent.
If you are a customer of Lockings Solicitors and we have contracted with you online you may be entitled to use the EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform to assist in resolving any dispute with us. This service can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/odr.
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