Contentious Probate
We provide highly
specialised, expert advice on all aspects of contentious probate
business.
This ensures that Hugh
James provides a fully rounded wills and probate service to cover
all eventualities.
Our contentious probate service
Hugh James' experienced
solicitors bring you a unique blend of expert knowledge in the
highly specialised field of inheritance disputes, disputed wills
and contentious probate.
Contentious probate issues
We are able to provide sympathetic
assistance with a wide range of contentious probate issues
including:
- Disputes between beneficiaries over the
division of assets
- Challenges to the validity of Wills or
lifetime gifts
- Assertions of equitable interests
- Claims by virtue of the Inheritance
(Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975
- Cross jurisdictional Problems
- Will and trust construction and rectification
claims
- Disputes based on allegations of mental
capacity
- Disputes based on allegations of undue
influence
- Disputes based on allegations of invalid
procedure or fraud
- Disputes involving executors or trustees
- Disputed Powers of Attorney
- Negligently drafted wills and professional
negligence claims
How can we help
Our specialist team
attracts instructions from all over the UK on a diverse range of
issues. We offer straightforward and practical advice with
sensitivity and care.
Personal service is of
prime importance to us at Hugh James so you can rest assured that
you will receive truly bespoke, expert advice according to your
need.
Contact us on 029 2022
4871 for help and advice on your contentious
issues.
Hugh James contentious probate experience
Hugh James’ ‘efficient,
highly skilled team offers an extremely competent service’ Legal
500 2011.
Our Contentious Probate
Team has extensive experience in both asserting claims against
estates and in defending and disposing of claims against estates
that we act for.
The team often advises
minor beneficiaries of wills and is very familiar with the
steps necessary to seek the Court’s approval of any settlement or
redistribution on their behalf.
We also have experience
in dealing with the contentious issues surrounding the dissolution
of a trust, specialist, expert and dedicated advice is invariably
required.
We are recognised by the
Legal 500 and Chambers legal directories as one of the leading
providers of contentious probate advice in South Wales.
Legal 500 2011 refers to Partner Wiljo Salen and Senior Associate Matthew
Evans as ‘experts in their field’ on the contentious
side, highlighting the work they have done for
various trust corporations and charities.
Read our client case studies
for full examples of our experience.