Family Inheritance Disputes
Disputes over wills and estates can be highly emotional. We act for beneficiaries, executors, and claimants in inheritance disputes, including challenges to the validity of wills, claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, and disputes between executors. Our aim is always to resolve matters efficiently and, where possible, without litigation.
Our aim is always to resolve matters sensitively, efficiently, and, where possible, without the need for litigation.
Our main services to resolve Inheritance disputes are:
Contesting Wills
We represent clients in challenging or defending the validity of wills and probate claims, including disputes over capacity, undue influence, or improper execution.
Negotiation & Mediation
Many inheritance disputes can be resolved through negotiation or mediation. We provide strong representation to ensure that disputes between executors, trustees, and beneficiaries are handled fairly and cost-effectively.
Inheritance Act Claims
We assist dependants, spouses, and other eligible parties in bringing or defending financial claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, ensuring fair provision is made where the will or intestacy rules fall short.
OUR FEES FOR DRAFTING A WILL
To give a very general idea of how much our fees tend to be in a litigation matter (excluding disbursements):
Simple cases: £3,000.00 - £8,000.00 (excluding VAT);
Medium complexity cases: £8,000.00 - £12,000.00 (excluding VAT);
High complexity cases: £12,000.00 - £24,000.00 (excluding VAT).
Apart from our costs, there may also be other expenses associated with your matter, such as instructing Barristers, court fees and application fees. These are known as disbursements.
VAT is charged at the prevailing rate of 20%.
For more information on our fees, please visit our fees page or contact us and we will provide you with a tailored quotation for your enquiry.
WHY CHOOSE ELS LEGAL
Expertise
Our private client team are specialist inheritance solicitors, bringing experience with them to handle any type of dispute.
Mediation & Litigation Experts
We are registered mediators and should your matter require proceeding to litigation, we are ready to fight it with you.
Free Consultation
We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your matter and determine how best we can assist you.