Contested Wills

At Frank Harris Legal Group we have a dedicated team handling Contentious Probate & Trusts.  Our team have represented clients all over The World in dealing with claims against estates and defending them in Contentious Probate proceedings.

If you are an executor of an estate that is being met with a claim on a will or someone who has been left out of a will we can assist in handling the matter and obtaining the best result possible for your circumstances.

Our services include pursuing and defending claims such as:

• Invalid Wills
• Dependency Claims
• Abuse of Trust by Attorney under Lasting Power of Attorney
• Actions Against Trustees
• Breach of Trust Claims

We immediately work hard for our clients to ensure the strict timetables which apply to many types of claims are met and appropriate advice and assistance is provided efficiently.

We are often able to work on a number of different fee structures depending on the financial means of our client or the estate which we are representing.  These can include:

• Damages Based Agreements
• Conditional Fee Agreement (No Win No Fee)
• Deferred Fees Arrangement
• Litigation Funding or Specialist Lending
• Fixed Fees On Account

There are many reasons why Probate becomes contentious and people contest the contents or validity of a will.  This can include some of the following reasons:

• Improper Execution
• A mistake within the Will which does not represent the known wishes of the Deceased
• Assurances of Certain Gifts during the deceased Lifetime which is not included within the will
• Dependency Claims from Children not included within a will.
• Deathbed Promises
• Lack of Mental Capacity
• Amended Wills (decreasing gifts)
• Undue Influence on the Deceased at the time of making the will

Many claims in this area are restricted by very strict time restraints after the death of the deceased person therefore it is very important to contact us immediately to discuss any potential claims you may wish to make or have been presented against an estate to which you are an executor.

Contact us today on +1-412-407-6310, to discuss matters further.