Trust and Probate Litigation  

Tel 01296 424681

There are many ways a will or Estate Provision  can be contested including:

• allegations of undue influence on the testator

• allegations that the testator did not have sufficient mental capacity to make the will 

• allegations that the will is a forgery

• allegations that the testator (or if there was no will the default intestacy provisions) did not take account of everyone (s)he should have done under the will (or under the intestacy provisions) including claims by close members of the family, partners or spouses and sometimes others under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

We can assist you with all these claims as well as claims against Estates or Trustees for alleged breach of Trust. 

In some circumstances and if you qualify we can offer you Legal Aid in particular in claims relating to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act. 

This is normally a difficult area for all involved as it often may involve you in proceedings with close members of your family. 

We are mindful of this and the enormous cost both financially and emotionally such disputes can have on family relations and finances.

We therefore if required will assist you in any  mediation in relation to such disputes as early as possible to try to resolve them prior to the issuing of Court proceedings.

Contact  Robert Thornton Smith for further advice and to see how we may be able to assist. 

We have competitive and reasonable prices and will always keep you fully informed about legal costs and advise you of your options for funding claims.  

"Very Efficient and Professional"

departmental email  robertsmith@wiilkinssolicitors.co.uk

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