Specialist dispute resolution services

Our professional and approachable dispute resolution solicitors have expert knowledge in all areas of will, inheritance and trust disputes, and can help in several different areas including the following:

Here to help

Our specialist teams can provide full service legal advice and assistance, providing practical and cost-effective solutions.

Will, inheritance and trust disputes solicitors

Our lawyers are part of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Solicitors (ACTAPS) organisation, which is the kite mark for this specialist area of litigation and disputes.

The team is listed in The Legal 500 directory and is described to be filled with “experienced and capable practitioners”. Lauren Day was quoted to be “brilliant at getting to the nub of the matter and has huge patience with the other side’s vagaries” as well as being “very approachable and pragmatic with a genuine ambition to settle as early as possible”Victoria Riddleston was recognised as a key lawyer within the service area and to have wide experience in the field.

Partner & Solicitor, Victoria Riddleston is also ranked for the third year running as an Associate to Watch for Private Wealth Disputes in the South (UK). Victoria is highly experienced in advising on UK disputes involving challenges to wills and breach of trust matters. Victoria is described as being “approachable,” “proactive” and as having “a sound knowledge of wills and probate disputes” and “the knowledge and tenacity to handle that situation robustly and assert our rights appropriately.”

Will, Inheritance & Trust Disputes FAQs

How do I challenge a Will after Probate?

It is possible to challenge a Will after probate if there is a valid claim, for example, if there is a lack of capacity claim, lack of knowledge and approval claim, undue influence claim etc.

In these circumstances, it is necessary to request that the Personal Representative (i.e. the Executor or the Administrator) does not take any steps to distribute the estate. If the estate has already been distributed, it may be necessary for the Executor/Administrator to inform the beneficiaries that funds may be repayable to the estate in the event of a successful claim. There are also tracing options available if funds have been dissipated.

Can a last Will and Testament be tested?

If there are concerns that the Last Will and Testament is not valid or if a person believes that they have a claim against a person’s estate, various claims can be made. Whether a claim has any merit will depend on the circumstances and the evidence available.

About Ellis Jones

We specialise in providing legal services with a personal approach and pride ourselves on offering expert legal advice and guidance every step of the way.

Learn More

About Ellis Jones

We specialise in providing legal services with a personal approach and pride ourselves on offering expert legal advice and guidance every step of the way.

Learn More

Dispute Resolution News & Insights

3 minute read

Beneficiaries: Rights Over an Estate

Read More
4 minute read

Inheritance disputes on the rise

Read More
4 minute read

My tenant isn’t paying rent – what can I do?

Read More
4 minute read

I’ll see you in court…or will I? – The Court’s power to order compulsory ADR

Read More
All News

Our offices

Bournemouth
302 Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9RU
01202 525333 Contact
London
Office 320 107 – 111 Fleet Street London EC4A 2AB
02039 784720 Contact
Poole
14a Haven RoadCanford Cliffs, Poole Dorset BH13 7LP
01202 709898 Contact
Ringwood
Monmouth Court Southampton Road, Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1HE
01425 484848 Contact
Swanage
55 High Street Swanage Dorset BH19 2LT
01929 422233 Contact
Wimborne
39a East Street Wimborne Dorset BH21 1DX
01202 057676 Contact