If you believe a will is invalid or that you have not been properly provided for, strict time limits apply. Get advice early.

Challenging a will

Disputes over wills are often painful for families. We give clear, honest advice about whether you have a claim and the best way to resolve it, ideally without going to court.

Common grounds for a claim

Section 117 applications: a child who believes a parent failed in their moral duty to make proper provision for them.
Legal right share: a spouse or civil partner who has been left out of a will or left less than they are entitled to.
Promissory estoppel: where someone relied to their detriment on a promise, such as working a farm for years on the promise that it would be left to them.
Validity: concerns about capacity, undue influence or how the will was signed.

Time limits matter

Some of these claims have very short time limits. A Section 117 claim, for example, must generally be brought within six months of the grant of probate. Speak to us as soon as possible.

Acting for executors

We also act for executors and beneficiaries who are defending a challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to contest a will?

It depends on the claim. A Section 117 application must generally be issued within six months of the grant of probate. Other claims have different limits.