CONTENTIOUS PROBATE AND TRUST DISPUTES

DISPUTES WHEN THERE IS NO WILL

When a person dies without leaving a Will this is known as intestacy. The ‘rules of intestacy’ sets out who can inherit and what from the estate. The rules however may not fully reflect the deceased person’s wishes or personal relationships. It can therefore be extremely upsetting if a loved one has died without leaving a Will as the rules of intestacy, for instance, make no provision for unmarried partners and do not take into account any verbal promises the deceased might have made in their lifetime.

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If you would like any further information or need advice about any dispute, please get in touch with us today. You can contact us today on 0161 669 4621 or by email on sbirchall@birchlaw.co.uk for a free no obligation chat.

How Birch Law Can help?

If you feel that you have been left out unfairly or you haven’t received the right financial provision you need – we can help. At Birch Law our expert solicitors can guide you through intestacy. We can help you for instance in cases where:

disputes arise over who should administer the estate.
a child or dependent has not been reasonably provided for.
an estranged spouse has inherited the estate or part of it.

At Birch Law we provide pragmatic legal advice delivered in a friendly and transparent manner. If you would like any further information or need advice, please speak with our contentious probate solicitors today. You can contact us today on 0161 669 4621 or by email on sbirchall@birchlaw.co.uk for a free no obligation chat.

What are the Rules of Intestacy?

When a person dies without leaving a valid Will they are said to have died ‘intestate’ and the rules of intestacy govern who has the right to inherit from their estate. Under the rules of intestacy, spouses and children take precedence whilst unmarried partners have no automatic claim on the estate. These rules also dictate who can apply for a grant of representation to administer the estate in the absence of a named executor (again, normally a spouse or child).

What if I haven’t been provided for in a Will?

If you believe that you have been unfairly provided for then you may be able to claim under the Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 (the Act). The Act allows you to make a claim for financial provision if you have not been provided for, or you haven’t been given enough. This might be the case if:

you were living with the deceased but were not married or in a civil partnership.
you were financially dependent on them but weren’t a spouse or child.
you’ve inherited under the rules of intestacy, but it is not enough to support you.

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