Inheritance Disputes/Contested Probate
If you have been excluded or if adequate financial provision has not been made
from an inheritance either under a Will or under the intestacy rules you may
have a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act
1975. Conversely, if you are an executor or administrator of an estate, you may
find yourself having to deal with a claim being brought against the estate. In
either case, Arora Bailey can help.
Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, certain
categories of persons can apply for adequate financial provision to be made.
Such persons include spouses, children, civil partners, co-habitees and
surviving dependants. Whilst as a general rule, a deceased is free to dispose of
his estate as he so chooses the law affords some protection to those who were
financially dependant upon the deceased prior to death.
The time limit to issue a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and
Dependants) Act 1975 is six months from the date the grant of
representation/probate is issued and therefore immediate advise should be
sought.
We have considerable experience in dealing with many aspects of contested probate
matters. Our work includes:
- Inheritance Disputes
- Disputed Wills
- Negligently drawn Wills
- Executorships Disputes
- Disputed Lasting Power of Attorney
At Arora Bailey, we are able to draw upon our extensive legal knowledge in
private client matters in combination with our litigation experience. This
enables us to confidently advise and pursue your legal interests in full. We
believe that claims brought should be settled by way of Alternate Dispute
Resolution wherever possible, in an effort to keep your legal costs to a minimum
and to reach a satisfactory resolution. However where this is not possible we
will pursue your matter with vigor.
Should you wish to make an appointment or require any further information email
enquiries@arorabailey.co.uk or call 020 8661 0000.
Our specialist team has produced a series of free advice guides for your
information.
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