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Will, Trust & Inheritance Dispute Solicitors

Specialist solicitors in our Dispute Resolution team, based in Reading, Henley-on-Thames and soon Wokingham, can provide expert legal advice and guidance if you are faced with a Will, Trust or inheritance related dispute. We can also advise you remotely and you can expect the same legal advice and client care on which our leading reputation is based, however you decide to work with us.

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Specialist Will, Trust & Inheritance Dispute Solicitors in Reading, Henley-on-Thames & Wokingham

Dealing with the loss of a family member or someone close to you is never easy. At this difficult time, one of the last things you will want to be faced with is a dispute involving their Will or estate. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon situation when a person dies. We recognise that such a dispute can be both practically and emotionally challenging, as well as costly, particularly when members of the same family are involved.

When a person dies, their estate will be dealt with as detailed in their Will, or under the rules of intestacy if a Will does not exist. If you do not believe that a Will expresses an individual’s true wishes (for example, because they may have been unduly influenced), or that a Will may be invalid as it wasn’t signed correctly or the person lacked capacity, you may have grounds upon which to contest the Will. If you have been left out of a Will or not properly provided for by the Will or intestacy, you may wish to consider a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

We can advise you on contesting a Will, inheritance claims for reasonable financial provision from an estate, disputes about how a property should be dealt with on the death of an owner, and issues where executors and trustees are not considered to be dealing with an estate correctly - for example not paying out the beneficiaries or providing account - and disputes involving Trusts. You may find our blog article, ‘Contesting a Will - Who can Make a Claim?’ helpful.

Working With Us

When faced with a dispute, we believe that it is important to seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity, to address matters before the situation escalates further or your options are narrowed.

At an initial meeting, in person or remotely, a specialist solicitor will listen and help to assess your situation, advise on the strength of your case and discuss your options, to help achieve the best possible outcome for you. You can expect the same expert legal advice and excellent client care on which our leading reputation is based, however you decide to work with us. 

Our solicitors will always provide clear and up to date information on the anticipated timescales and costs and help to carefully manage both aspects on your behalf. 

We are highly experienced in pursuing and defending Will, Trust and inheritance disputes through litigation and in the courts, but also recognise the demands that unresolved disputes can place on you and will work to help you avoid the need for litigation wherever possible.

Experienced Will, Trust and Inheritance Dispute Solicitors

Our Dispute Resolution team is one of only a relatively small number of teams in the region with dedicated expertise and experience in dealing with Will, Trust and inheritance disputes.

Our Dispute Resolution team is recommended in the UK’s leading guides to law firms, Chambers UK and The Legal 500, as is our top tier Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts team, which is acknowledged as one of the largest and most respected teams in the south of England. Our successful approach is also reflected in the excellent client feedback we continue to receive.

Common Questions

Who can claim when left out of a Will?

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Disputes concerning Wills come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common fall into two main categories; challenges to the validity of the Will itself (so seeking to overturn the whole Will), and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 which seek “reasonable provision” from the estate. Read more. Read more.

Why might my Will not be administered as planned?

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Most of us expect that our affairs will be dealt with in accordance with our wishes as set out in our Will. However, that is not always the case. Read more.

Problems with the executors of an estate – what can be done?

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It is important to remember that even the most straightforward estate will take some time to administer following a death but what can be done if you experience a problem or are facing a dispute because the executor of an estate is not complying with their obligations? Read more.

Can the appointment of a Deputy be challenged?

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When someone loses the ability to manage their financial affairs, if they have not already appointed an Attorney using a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), it may be that an application to the Court of Protection is needed for a Deputy to be appointed. Read more.

  • Why Choose Us?

  • LEADING REPUTATION

    We are widely acknowledged as one of the Thames Valley’s leading firms of solicitors advising individuals on Will, Trust and inheritance disputes, with conveniently located offices in Reading, Henley-on-Thames and soon Wokingham.

  • APPROACHABLE SERVICE

    Listening carefully to your needs and aims, we are committed to providing clear, practical and effective legal advice, a responsive and highly personal service and, crucially, value for money.

  • OUTSTANDING CLIENT CARE

    You can be reassured that in our recent annual survey, 98% of clients said that they would recommend our firm to others, while 99% rated their experience as either ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.

  • EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

    Having advised individuals in relation to personal dispute resolution and litigation matters for many decades, you can trust in our significant expertise and experience.

  • A JOINED UP APPROACH

    You can rely on our specialist expertise in areas other than Will, trust and inheritance disputes, ranging from residential property to probate and estate administration, if needed.

Will, Trust & Inheritance Dispute Solicitors

For expert legal advice call our Dispute Resolution team
Reading 0118 951 6800 or Henley-on-Thames 01491 572 323 Wokingham 0118 951 6888

Louise Low

Louise Low

Solicitor, Dispute Resolution

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Alice Chaplin

Alice Chaplin

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“Very well established and extremely impressive team.”

The Legal 500

“Blandy & Blandy are as steady as a rock.”

Chambers UK

“Blandy & Blandy is an excellent and reliable firm.”

The Legal 500

“You have been wonderful and I cannot thank you enough for your assistance for what has been a very distressful and emotional time for both myself and my family.”

Client

“Thank you. You did a brilliant job and I will be continuing to use you in any legal capacity.”

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“In my experience this firm can handle complex trust disputes at reasonable rates, and are approachable and friendly.”

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“We would like to thank you so much for all the work that you put in to resolve this dispute. We were most impressed with the speed of your response to any queries we had and the way you dealt with resolving this matter.”

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“I would like to say thank you for your professional help in resolving these problems for me. I did not expect to be getting these results so quickly so I am very pleased.”

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“We are all very appreciative of what you have achieved for us; we could not have done it without you.”

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Awards & Accreditations

Recommended, Chambers UK

Recommended, Chambers UK

Recommended, The Legal 500

Recommended, The Legal 500

Winner - 'Best Probate Law Firm - London/South East', UK Probate Research Awards 2019

Winner - 'Best Probate Law Firm - London/South East', UK Probate Research Awards 2019