If you have been left out of a will of a person whom you would have expected to receive a benefit from, or if you have received a gift under a will which you consider insufficient, you may have an option to apply to the court for a further legacy to be provided to you. Such applications are made under the Family Provision Act and are frequently successful without the necessity of a court hearing.

In addition, sometimes you are able to make an application to challenge a will on the basis that it has not been signed or executed by the deceased at the time when they had the mental capacity to do so. We have experience in both of these areas and can assist in guiding you through that process.

If you are an executor of a will who has been approached by a potential beneficiary to indicate that they are going to make a claim, we will be able to advise you and defend the proceedings on your behalf.

We can also assist you with the application in relation to probate and any other enquiries you have regarding your duties as an executor.