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Specialists in inheritance disputes who help families resolve these types of situations in a clear and practical way.

We offer a Claim Checker tool that helps you understand your position and what steps you can take next. Our partners can provide clear and practical guidance to help you move forward with your situation.

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You may have a case if:

Inheritance disputes rarely feel clear-cut. If any of these situations sound familiar, it's worth checking where you stand.

Eight common situations

Left out of a will or received less than expected

The will was not written or signed properly

You are unhappy with how the estate is being handled

The will does not reflect the person’s true wishes

There is no will in place

You were relying on an inheritance

You were promised something that has not been received

A claim has been made against you that you need to respond to

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38% of people would consider disputing a will if the outcome felt unfair.

people rely on inheritance to
help clear debt or fund retirement.

may fall into debt when an expected
inheritance does not come through.

Our partners provides clear and practical guidance to help you understand your situation and what to do next.

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Find out where you stand

Complete the Claim Checker today to understand your options and next steps.

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FAQs

Is our Claim Checker free to use?
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Yes, the Claim Checker is free to use.
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At this stage, it is not possible to give an accurate cost because each inheritance dispute is different. Until enough information is gathered about your situation, it would not be appropriate to estimate what actions may be required or what costs may be involved.
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Once your case has been reviewed, you will be provided with a clearer understanding of your options and the possible next steps.
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When will I hear back after submitting the Claim Checker?
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Once you submit your information, your details are automatically passed to contentious probate panel firm.
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They review each enquiry in the order it is received. The aim is to respond to all enquiries on the same day or within 24 hours, depending on volume.
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Do you offer No Win No Fee funding?
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A range of funding options may be available depending on your case.
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These can include pay as you go, deferred payment arrangements, and no win no fee agreements. In some situations, access to legal fee funding may also be available.

It is important to understand that the type of funding offered will depend on several factors, including the nature of the dispute, the value of the estate, the available evidence, and the level of risk involved.
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Can I dispute an inheritance?
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In the UK, individuals are generally free to leave their estate to whoever they choose.
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However, when disagreements arise or there are concerns about how the estate has been distributed, it may be possible to challenge or dispute the current arrangements, depending on the circumstances.
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To proceed with a dispute, you must have the legal right to bring a claim.
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On what grounds can inheritance be disputed?
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The courts will consider challenges to inheritance based on specific legal grounds.

These may include:
• The will is not legally valid
• You were financially dependent on the deceased
• The estate is being managed improperly
• Promises were made that have not been fulfilled
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Each case is assessed individually, based on the evidence available and the specific details involved.
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Who has the right to dispute inheritance?
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Only certain individuals have the legal right to bring a claim. This is known as having legal standing.
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When assessing a case, one of the first steps is to determine whether you meet the required criteria. This is based on your relationship with the person who has passed away.
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You may qualify if:
• You were married to them
• They were your parent
• You were financially dependent on them
• You are a direct descendant
• You are included in a current or previous will
• You are within the legal time limits to raise a claim

If these conditions are not met, it may not be possible to proceed with a dispute.
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What are the time limits for making a claim?
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Time limits can vary depending on the type of inheritance dispute.
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Some claims, such as those made under the Inheritance Act, must be brought within six months from the date of probate. There is then an additional period to formally enter the claim, giving a total timeframe of up to ten months.
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If this period has passed, it may still be possible to bring a claim, but this would require permission from the court. The court will consider whether there is a valid reason for the delay.

Delays can make cases more difficult. Evidence may be harder to obtain, documents may no longer be available, and witnesses may no longer be able to support the case.

It can also be more challenging to revisit decisions that have already been finalised and accepted.

In some situations, it may be possible to pause the probate process by lodging a caveat. This can prevent the estate from being distributed while the dispute is being resolved.
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