There are times that probate disputes arise; if you are not a named beneficiary in a will but you believe you should have been or you are a named beneficary but you believe you have been left insufficient. There are many reasons why probate disputes arise but you cannot dispute a will just because you feel a little neglected, there has to be certain grounds at law upon which you contest a will.
If you are a close family member of the deceased or the spouse and feel that you have been left without adequate provision, then you can make a claim against the person’s estate. You could also bring a claim even if you are not a close family member or the spouse of the deceased if you benefited financially from the deceased during the lifetime of the deceased. The number of probate disputes are on the increase, mainly because people are dying wealthier.
You can also bring a cliam for many other reasons. Here are a few:-
(1)The will was not completed in accordance with current legislation
(2)The will was completed fraudulently
(3)No will was ever completed
(4)The will has been lost
(5)At the time the will was conpleted, the deceased was not mentally capable of completing a will
(6)The deceased promised that you would be a beneiciary of the will in return for you doing something for the deceased whilst the deceased was alive
(7)If a beneficiary is a “serial benficiary”
(8)If a beneficiary was not connected to the deceased (for example a charity)during the lifetime of the deceased
It is absolutely essential that you have suitable legal representation if you are looking to enter this area of the law due to its complex nature. We can provide access to some of the most experienced and specialist solicitors who can provide you with the legal representation you require. If you hire a no-win, no-fee solicitor introduced by us, subject only to you cooperating with the solicitor and not lying, you won’t need to worry about the financial implications; if you don’t win your probate disputes you will not need to finance the claim.
There are time limit to put in probate disputes which is six months from the date probate is granted. It is very unlikely that a court will extend this time frame so it is important to ensure that you are compliant or you will almost certainly lose out on the opportunity to even contest the will.
Probate disputes are very complicated and they take many pieces of legislation into consideration. Your claim for contesting a will should be handled by an expert who has the knowledge to be able to build a strong case.
Although contesting a will can be a difficult situation for your family, sometimes it is necessary if it’s the only way to obtain what is rightfully yours. Contact us to get in touch with an experienced solicitor today.
