Wills, Trusts & Probate Disputes

When someone dies plans for those left behind may not have been made perhaps because the death was sudden or simply because the deceased did not make a will.  Even when plans have been made, the financial outcome may not be that which was intended or fair.  In the appropriate circumstances, it is possible to make a claim against an estate of a deceased individual if it fails to make adequate financial provision for you.

Further, if you have suspicions as to the circumstances in which the will was made enquiries can be made with the possibility of declaring the will of no effect.  Our experienced litigation lawyers within the Dispute Resolution Unit have acted for numerous individuals in similar situations and secured favourable results so that when something has clearly gone wrong a fair outcome can nevertheless be secured. Help from a solicitor can be invaluable.

Our litigation lawyers have specialisations which include:

• Removal of Executors or Administrators
• Removal of Trustees acting unlawfully
• Claims against Executors, Administrators or Trustees for a failure to account for monies received
• Mismanagement of Trust monies
• Lack of financial provision for dependants and other related claims
• Issues arising from lack of mental capacity to make a will
• Problems with lack of approval and understanding of will made
• Statutory Wills
• Applications to the Court of Protection in both London and Leeds
• Acting for charities due legacies under contested wills
• Undue influence used against an individual making a will
• Validity of wills in their drafting or execution.
• Claims against solicitors and other will writers
• Legal interpretation of wills

Jonathan Mortimer is a solicitor, Member of the Association of Contested Trust and Probate Specialists and has experience of conducting a number of cases in the Chancery Division of the Leeds District Registry.

The team is also committed to resolving disputes without involvement of the Court if possible and have particular experience with conducting mediations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution in or around the Harrogate, Leeds and throughout Yorkshire.

If you would like any further information please contact our litigation lawyers Jonathan Mortimer and Matthew Hill.