What Is Contentious Probate And How Can We Help

It can be a difficult time when a loved one passes away. The last thing that anyone wants is to have a dispute over their loved one’s estate. However, sometimes disputes are inevitable.

Disputes can arise for a number of reasons; these include arguments over the validity of the will – was it made whilst the deceased lacked capacity or were they unduly influenced? Maybe you have been left out of the will and think you should have been included? You may have concerns over whether the deceased properly understood and approved the will, maybe you believe it has been forged or perhaps there was a clerical error.

There may be no dispute over the validity of the will but rather you are concerned with how it is being dealt with and administered.

Here at Butterworths Solicitors, we have experts ready to lend a sympathetic and understanding ear to listen to you. We will sit down with you to understand the issues you face and offer resolutions.

Sarah Hitchen-Gibbon is a solicitor at Butterworths Solicitors with over 10 years’ experience in litigation, having qualified in 2016 as a solicitor advocate.

Sarah works across the firm’s offices in Cumbria and West Yorkshire and would be happy to discuss any issues you may be having. Please give her a call on 01768 868989.