Is a beneficiary entitled to challenge a solicitor’s costs of administering an estate? Can a beneficiary challenge a solicitor’s costs incurred in relation to the work they have undertaken in administering an estate, even though those costs have been paid
95% success rate at mediation
Our inheritance dispute lawyers have a 95% success rate at mediation During 2023 our inheritance disputes team dealt with 20 formal mediations. 19 of those mediations were successful, giving us a 95% success rate. The cases we mediated during those
Inheritance Act claims made by a husband or wife
Inheritance Act claims made by a husband or wife against their spouse’s estate For expert guidance on inheritance and will disputes contact our specialist solicitors for a free consultation. Call us on 0333 888 0407 or send an email to info@inheritancedisputes.co.uk. Contentious probate
Removing an executor
Removing an executor from office Legal 500 recommended contentious probate lawyer, Naomi Ireson, looks at the legal options available for removing an executor. While the vast majority of executors deal with their task honourably and in good faith, a small
Can I sue an executor?
When can I sue an executor? In this article we take a look at a question that is frequently raised with our inheritance dispute team, “Can I sue an executor?” Who can be an executor? Executors are named in a
Making an inheritance claim against your partner’s estate
Can I make an inheritance claim against my partner’s estate where there is no Will? Our contentious probate solicitors look at the rights that cohabitees have under the Inheritance Act and answer a common query: Can I make an inheritance
The ‘simply perfect’ inheritance dispute lawyer
Inheritance dispute lawyer Naomi Ireson receives glowing tribute in prestigious legal guide Naomi Ireson is a ‘simply perfect’ inheritance dispute lawyer according to a testimonial published in the highly influential guide to the legal profession, The Legal 500. The Legal
Ranked among the best contentious probate solicitors
We are proud to have been ranked among the best contentious probate solicitors in the UK. We are Legal 500 recommended contentious probate solicitors, operating throughout England and Wales. The Legal 500 has ranked us among the best contentious probate
Inheritance Law In Scotland and England & Wales
The differences between inheritance law in Scotland and inheritance law in England and Wales David Lees, an English qualified inheritance dispute solicitor who hails from Scotland, looks at the interplay between inheritance law in Scotland and England & Wales. The
My husband has left me out of his will
What can I do if my husband has left me out of his Will? A common question our team gets asked is, “My husband has left me out of his Will, is there anything I can do?” Husbands who have