Inheritance, will & trust disputes

Inheritance disputes can often be complex and emotionally charged, particularly those involving challenges to the validity of wills. It is also common to hear concerns about the influence exerted on […]

Willans has won a significant High Court case that clarifies the law on testamentary capacity and mental illness, providing important guidance for families and legal practitioners. The case, which was […]

When discussing succession, can you rely on informal promises in farming and family businesses? Our inheritance & trusts disputes experts examine a recent case to find out. In Maile & […]

When it comes to Inheritance Act claims, what role can mediation play and what is the court’s approach? Claims made under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 […]

The Law Commission of England and Wales has published its long-awaited recommendations on modernising wills law and bringing testamentary freedom into the 21st century. These recommendations, if implemented, would bring […]

A court ruling has seen a family miss out on a £3 million inheritance following a text message between the testator and his will writer. In a recent High Court […]

When writing a will, you can leave an estate to whoever you like. However, leaving a relative or dependent out of a will doesn’t necessarily mean they won’t benefit; if […]

The recent BBC drama, ‘The Sixth Commandment’, told the true story of chilling crimes of a man who targeted elderly victims who he could persuade to change their wills for […]

The Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependents) Act 1975 can be a lifeline for those who have been overlooked when it comes to inheritance. Unlike some jurisdictions, under the law […]

Lawyers often refer to disputes around inheritance and challenging the validity of wills as ‘contentious probate’. On this page, we’ll focus on contesting a will; that is, exploring the reasons […]