Proving a lack of mental capacity to dispute a Will
When a person makes a Will that does not provide the kind of benefits that were expected, or historically promised,…
Posts by Paul Wood FRSA
How much does it cost to contest a Will?
Contesting a will or contesting probate can be done affordable and effectively on a No Win No Fee basis. At…
Have you been denied your interest in a Farm?
Have you been promised that you will ultimately receive a share of a farm? Have you been denied that fair…
When should you challenge a will?
Welcome to our blog which is intended to provide guidance to those who need to challenge a Will. In this…
Revocation / Challenging a revoked will
It may be possible to challenge a will by alleging that the document was revoked by the will maker during…
Lack Of Testamentary Intention
The subject matter of this contentious probate article is often raised alongside issues of “testamentary incapacity” and “want of due…
Interest Claims
An increasing number of contentious probate cases arise from what can be called Interest Claims. They are so-called because a…
Secret Trusts And Half Secret Trusts
Some unusual contested probate cases provide examples of inheritance disputes and challenges to a will where one person asserts that…
What if the executor is unwilling to administer the estate?
It can be very frustrating for a beneficiary if the executor appears to be ignoring his obligations. The estate must…
What if the executor is unsuitable for the task at hand? Unsuitable Executors
What can you do if the executor of the estate is unsuitable for the task at hand? There are remedies…