Contest a Will Archives - Franklins Solicitors https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/faq_category/contest-a-will/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:15:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 What is the Inheritance Act and how does it apply? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-is-the-inheritance-act-and-how-does-it-apply/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:52:34 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6193 The Inheritance Act 1975 allows certain people, including spouses, children and financial dependants, to claim for reasonable financial provision from an estate if they believe the Will or intestacy rules do not make adequate provision for them.

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]]> The Inheritance Act 1975 allows certain people, including spouses, children and financial dependants, to claim for reasonable financial provision from an estate if they believe the Will or intestacy rules do not make adequate provision for them.

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]]> Can executors be removed if there’s a dispute? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/can-executors-be-removed-if-theres-a-dispute/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:52:14 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6191 Yes. If executors are not acting in the best interests of the estate or are causing unnecessary delays or conflicts, an application can be made to the court for them to be removed and replaced.

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]]> Yes. If executors are not acting in the best interests of the estate or are causing unnecessary delays or conflicts, an application can be made to the court for them to be removed and replaced.

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]]> How long do I have to make a claim? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/how-long-do-i-have-to-make-a-claim/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:51:50 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6189 Most claims must be made within six months from the date of the Grant of Representation. Some types of claims may not have a strict time limit but early advice is essential.

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]]> Most claims must be made within six months from the date of the Grant of Representation. Some types of claims may not have a strict time limit but early advice is essential.

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]]> On what grounds can a Will be contested? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/on-what-grounds-can-a-will-be-contested/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:51:28 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6187 A Will can be contested if there are concerns about the deceased’s mental capacity, undue influence, fraud or forgery, or if the Will was not properly executed under legal formalities. A claim may also be brought under the Inheritance Act 1975.

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]]> A Will can be contested if there are concerns about the deceased’s mental capacity, undue influence, fraud or forgery, or if the Will was not properly executed under legal formalities. A claim may also be brought under the Inheritance Act 1975.

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]]> Who can challenge a Will? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/who-can-challenge-a-will/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:51:01 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6185 Challenges are typically brought by people who were financially dependent on the deceased, close family members, or those who believe they were unfairly excluded. In some cases, people named in a previous Will may also have grounds to bring a claim.

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]]> Challenges are typically brought by people who were financially dependent on the deceased, close family members, or those who believe they were unfairly excluded. In some cases, people named in a previous Will may also have grounds to bring a claim.

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]]> What is contentious probate? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-is-contentious-probate/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:50:37 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6183 Contentious probate refers to legal disputes that arise after someone has died, usually involving disagreements over the validity of a Will, the distribution of an estate, or the conduct of executors or administrators.

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]]> Contentious probate refers to legal disputes that arise after someone has died, usually involving disagreements over the validity of a Will, the distribution of an estate, or the conduct of executors or administrators.

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