Beneficial Enquiries and Disputes

A dispute over the contents of a Will can be an extremely painful issue in which to be involved, from either side. Our experienced litigation team works together with our Private Client department to give you the most sensitive advice and expert knowledge available.

‘Beneficial Enquiries’, as they are known, are a highly specialised field, and one in which we have had extensive experience, including:

• Enquiries about the contents of a deceased person’s Will
• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975
• Disputed Wills based on lack of mental capacity
• Wills disputed due to undue influence
• Allegations of invalid procedure or fraud when a Will has been made
• Negligently drafted Wills and professional negligence claims
• Disputes involving Executors or Trustees
• Disputed Powers of Attorney

If you are struggling following the death of someone close to you, it is important to get specialist legal advice straight away to find out if you have a case. We can put procedures in place to freeze the distribution of assets, but you need to see us sooner rather than later. We are known for our sympathetic support in this area, as well as our expertise.