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Inheritance Claims
Inheritance claims following the death of a family member
If you or your children were financially dependent on someone who has died and adequate provision has not been made for you in their Will or by the law of intestacy, you may have the right to apply to the Court for provision from their estate.
The Court can make financial provision that is reasonable in all the circumstances by transfers of cash or property from the estate. Such claims are often disputed and are subject to a strict time limit. It is therefore essential to seek expert advice as soon as it becomes clear that no provision has been made for you.
We appreciate that this can be a very difficult time to have to consider potential litigation, often involving close family members. We pride ourselves on adopting a sensitive, yet necessarily proactive approach to protecting you as far as possible from potential financial hardship.
We have experience in acting for both applicants and respondents in Inheritance Tax proceedings. Such applications cover several areas of the law and we have the advantage of being able to draw on the expertise of our family, private client and civil litigation departments to produce the best possible outcome for you. We have established a Contentious Probate Unit spanning the three relevant departments to maximise our effectiveness in dealing with these matters on your behalf.
Contact a member of the team for further information.
