Inheritance Dispute Case Studies

Real-life inheritance dispute case studies. Read our success stories here.

Our specialist inheritance dispute lawyers have dealt with countless cases over the years and we are extremely proud of our track record of success. To give you a taste of the cases we deal with on a day-to-day basis we have prepared a number of inheritance dispute case studies. These are short summaries of real-life cases our lawyers have handled, and include details of the legal issues involved, together with the outcomes that were achieved by us. In order to preserve client confidentiality all these case studies are naturally presented on a ‘no names’ basis.

These real-life inheritance dispute case studies showcase the range of successful claims we have handled and the variety of the contentious probate work we undertake.

If you have an inheritance dispute involving issues that are similar to any of those highlighted in a case study on this website then please feel free to contact our free helpline by phone or email for further details or guidance on the options open to you. Alternatively you can contact the lawyer who dealt with the case direct.

The inheritance dispute case studies published on this site represent only a very small fraction of all the claims we have dealt with over the course of the many years we have specialised in this area of law. So even if you cannot find a case study that precisely matches your own circumstances, then please contact us, as the chances are that at least one member of our team will have dealt with a similar claim.

We are often able to work on a No Win, No Fee basis where the prospects of success are good. We are always happy to look at an inheritance dispute case without charge to consider whether this funding option is available.

If having read our inheritance dispute case studies you would like to know where you stand, then contact our free inheritance disputes helpline which you can call on 0333 888 0407. Alternatively you can use this form to request a free consultation, or you can send an email to us at [email protected]

 

  • Successful defence of Inheritance Act claims
    Inheritance solicitor, Anya Hoyland, is experienced in acting in the defence of Inheritance Act claims. In July 2024 she successfully defended two separate claims, resolving both cases in her…
  • Trial win for TOLATA claim lawyer
    Specialist TOLATA claim lawyer, Naomi Ireson, wins at trial. Naomi Ireson has recently recovered over £200,000 in a TOLATA claim after winning a strongly defended case at trial. Naomi…
  • Inheritance solicitors win another Inheritance Act claim
    Our team of inheritance solicitors have won another claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. The claim was made by an adult son of the…
  • Specialist TOLATA solicitor wins another claim
    Hayley Bundey, a specialist TOLATA solicitor, has recently successfully settled another TOLATA claim. When Hayley presented the case, the Defendant refused to negotiate. She therefore issued and served court…
  • Father living a double life
    Another mediation success for inheritance lawyer Naomi Ireson, representing the daughter of a man who had been living a double life. Naomi Ireson represented a client, who for confidentiality…
  • What can you do if an executor refuses to pay?
    If an executor refuses to pay a beneficiary money they are due then you have a range of legal options open to you, including applying to the court for…
  • Disinherited by a step-parent
    What can you do if you are disinherited by a step-parent? As this real-life case study illustrates, you have a number of options open to you if you are…
  • TOLATA claim success
    We have succeeded in another TOLATA claim, recovering our client's 50% interest in a property that was held in his former partner's sole name. Our client, who for confidentiality…
  • Stepchild Inheritance claim
    Hayley Bundey, one of our team of specialist inheritance dispute solicitors, has won another stepchild inheritance claim. Her client had been made a promise by their biological parent and…
  • Disputing a Will
    Validity of a Will is successfully disputed Contentious probate partner, Naomi Ireson, has once again succeeded in disputing a Will and negotiating a highly favourable settlement. Her client, Mr…
  • Challenging the intestacy rules
    Case study of a successful challenge to the intestacy rules Contentious probate partner, Naomi Ireson, has succeeded in challenging the intestacy rules on behalf of her client. Miss W…
  • What to do if your parents disinherit you?
    Our latest inheritance dispute success provides some interesting insights on what to do if your parents disinherit you. We are often asked what to do if your parents disinherit…
  • Defending an Inheritance Act claim
    Defending an Inheritance Act claim: A real-life case study David Lees, a solicitor specialising in inheritance disputes, has recently succeeded in defending an Inheritance Act claim, reaching an out…
  • Challenging your mother’s Will
    Son successfully challenges his mother's Will Real-life case study about challenging your mother's Will Solicitor David Lees has helped a client to challenge the validity of his mother's Will…
  • Proving paternity
    Successfully proving paternity in an inheritance dispute Inheritance Disputes partner, Naomi Ireson, recently helped her client with proving paternity and consequently establishing his entitlement to an estate worth in…
  • Inheritance dispute claim settles for sum close to £200,000
    Inheritance dispute claim is settled 'out of court' for a sum very close to £200,000 We are Legal 500 recommended inheritance dispute claim specialists, representing people nationwide. Contact us…
  • Successful claim under the Inheritance Act
    Success story of a real-life claim under the Inheritance Act We have recently helped a client to make a successful claim under the Inheritance Act against his late father’s…
  • Sisters win No Win No Fee inheritance claim against father’s…
    Six-figure settlement for two sisters in No Win No Fee inheritance claim For guidance on making an inheritance claim on a No Win No Fee basis, contact our free…
  • Claiming your inheritance when there is no will
    How to claim your inheritance when there is no will For guidance on claiming your inheritance when there is no will, contact our free legal helpline on 0333 888…
  • Making a claim against my father’s will
    Can I make a claim against my father's will? For guidance on, 'Making an inheritance claim against my father's will', contact our expert legal team. We offer a free…
  • Proving paternity in an inheritance dispute
    A real-life case study about proving paternity in an inheritance dispute Looking for legal assistance with proving paternity in an inheritance dispute? Contact our free legal helpline for a…
  • Challenging legacies to charities
    Disinherited daughter wins six-figure settlement after challenging legacies to charities If you wish to challenge a legacy to a charity, then contact our experienced team of no win, no…
  • Inheritance claim by disabled claimant
    Inheritance claim by a disabled claimant results in a five-figure settlement For guidance on making an inheritance claim by a disabled claimant contact our expert legal team. We offer a…
  • Excluded from a will
    Son wins inheritance claim after being excluded from a will If you have been excluded from a will then contact our specialist inheritance lawyers for free guidance on what…
  • Daughter’s claim against stepmother
    Daughter wins will claim against stepmother If you would like to make a will claim then you can contact our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0407 or send an…
  • Children’s inheritance claims
    Children's inheritance claim settled out of court For expert guidance on making a children's inheritance claim contact our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0407 or send an email…
  • Daughter challenges stepmother’s inheritance
    Challenging your stepmother's inheritance   Case study of a daughter's inheritance claim against her father's estate after he left everything to her stepmother. For further information about challenging your…
  • Remarried father leaves everything to new wife’s family
    Inheritance claim against a father's estate Case study of an inheritance claim made when a remarried father left everything to his new wife's family. If you are looking for…
  • Daughter left out of mother’s will wins claim
    A daughter who was left out of her mother's will wins Inheritance Act claim Our specialist team of inheritance lawyers have succeeded in a claim brought by a daughter…
  • Have you been left out of a will?
    What can you do if you have been left out of a will? This is a case study of a man who was left out of a will and…
  • Inheritance claims against your father’s estate
    Bringing an inheritance claim against your father's estate If you are looking for solicitors to deal with an inheritance claim against your father's estate then call our experts for…
  • Successful claim against mother’s will
    Claim against mother's will succeeds after we prove that the will is invalid This is a case study of a daughter's claim against her mother's invalid will We recently…
  • Cohabitee inheritance claim
    Case study of successful cohabitee inheritance claim Case study of a cohabitee inheritance claim made after our client's partner died without making any financial provision for him. Her family…
  • Defending a contested will
    Successfully defending a contested will Defending a contested will claim calls for specialist legal advice. We are highly experienced in defending inheritance claims and have a proven track record…
  • Defending an inheritance claim
    Case study of a successful inheritance claim defence If you are looking for solicitors with a track record of successfully defending an inheritance claim then give us a call…
  • Stepdaughter wins inheritance claim against stepfather’s estate
    Stepdaughter's inheritance claim Case study of a stepdaughter's inheritance claim against her stepfather's estate. For further guidance on making an inheritance claim as a stepchild on a no win,…
  • Left out of your partner’s will?
    What can you do if you are left out of your partner's will? If you are unmarried and have been left out of your partner's will then you may be…
  • Cohabitee wins inheritance dispute against her partner’s estate
    Cohabitee inheritance dispute success Inheritance claim lawyer, Naomi Ireson, has been successful in a cohabitee inheritance dispute claim brought by a woman against her late partner's estate. If your…
  • Daughter wins inheritance claim after mother’s marriage revokes her will
    Case study of a daughter who won her inheritance claim against her mother's estate Daughter wins inheritance claim against mother's estate after her mother's will was revoked by remarriage.…
  • Inheritance Act claim settles just before trial
    No win, no fee Inheritance Act claim This no win, no fee Inheritance Act claim by adult children had a happy outcome for our client and serves as an…
  • Farming daughter wins disputed will claim against brother
    Disputed will claim We successfully represented Mrs N in a claim against her late mother’s estate under the Inheritance Act. The defendants to the disputed will claim were the…
  • Inheritance Act case settles at mediation
    Inheritance Act case reaches settlement at a mediation We specialise in Inheritance Act cases and in this case study we explain how we were able to negotiate a successful…
  • Inheritance rights of a fiancé or fiancée
    What are the inheritance rights of a fiancé or fiancée? Inheritance dispute lawyer, Naomi Ireson, represented our client in a claim against her late fiancé’s estate under the Inheritance…
  • Inheritance claim against a partner’s estate
    Case study of a successful inheritance claim against a partner’s estate For expert guidance on making an inheritance claim against a partner’s estate call us on 0333 888 0407 for…
  • Wife’s Inheritance Act claim success
    Wife's Inheritance Act claim settles out of court If you would like to know where you stand on making a spouse's inheritance claim then call our free helpline on…
  • Husband’s inheritance claim
    Husband's inheritance claim success against wife's estate Case study of a husband's inheritance claim that was brought against his wife's estate. If you are in a similar position and…
  • Successful will challenge
    Successful will challenge where the witness was partially sighted Case study of a successful will challenge made on the basis that one of the witnesses to the will was…
  • Defending a challenge to a will
    Defending a challenge to a will: Case study of a beneficiary who successfully defended a claim against a will We help people defend challenges to wills throughout England and…
  • Discretionary trust dispute
    Discretionary trust dispute successfully resolved by making an Inheritance Act claim If you are involved in a discretionary trust dispute and are looking for experienced solicitors then call our…
  • Inheritance claim against grandfather’s estate
    Two grandchildren succeed in inheritance claim against grandfather's estate. If you want guidance on bringing an inheritance claim against your grandfather's estate then call the experts. We offer a free case…
  • Daughter wins claim against father’s Will
    Successful inheritance claim against father's Will If you are looking to make a claim abasing your father's Will then contact our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0407 or…
  • Daughter challenges mother’s Will that left estate to stepfather
    Challenging your mother's Will For expert guidance on challenging your mother's Will contact our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0407 or send an email to us at [email protected] Our…
  • Can a grown up child make an inheritance claim against…
    Inheritance claims made by grown up children One of the most commonly asked questions we receive is, 'Can a grown up child make an inheritance claim against their parent's…
  • Widow contests husband’s will
    Widow makes a successful claim against her late husband's will. If you would like to make a claim against your late husband's will then you can contact our free legal…
  • Daughter’s Inheritance Claim
    Daughter's inheritance claim against her dad's invalid Will A daughter's inheritance claim against the invalid Will of her late father has been successfully resolved in an out of court…