RUGBY Offices

Private Client Department, Address: 16 Church Street, RUGBY, CV21 3PW, Telephone: + 44 (0) 1788 579 579, Fax: +44 (0) 1788 570 949

Conveyancing Department, Address: 26 Regent Street, RUGBY, CV21 2PS, Telephone: + 44 (0) 1788 551 611, Fax: + 44 (0) 1788 551 597

Commercial/ Wills, Trusts & Probate Departments, Address: The Robbins Building, 25 Albert Street, RUGBY, CV21 2SD, Telephone: + 44 (0) 1788 579 579, Fax: + 44 (0) 1788 552 888

LONDON Offices

2nd Floor Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BD, Telephone enquiries: +44 (0) 2078876590, Fax number: +44 (0) 207 8876001

BANBURY Offices

Strathmore House, Waterperry Court, Middleton Road, BANBURY, OX16 4QD, General Telephone enquires: + 44 (0) 1295 270999

Wills, Trusts and Estate Dispute Resolution

Disputes involving Wills and estates are becoming increasingly common especially with the increase in cohabitation, divorce, remarriage and complicated family structures.

Brethertons is one of the few firms to have a dedicated specialist Wills, Trust and Estate disputes team, offering advice to private individuals, Trustees and Executors. Whether you are looking to make or defend a claim, our team can advise on a range of issues relating to Wills, Estates, Trusts and Court of Protection issues.

Our aim is to resolve disputes efficiently in a clear and structured approach. We recognise that these disputes can evoke strong family emotions, and we will carefully consider your legal matter and work with you to search for a practical solution .

We are able to advise on:

  • Inheritance Act Claims (where a Will or the position of Intestacy fails to provide for an individual who feels they should have been provided for)
  • Claims where a Will is invalid due to:
    • - Lack of mental capacity to make the Will
    - Undue influence 
    - Lack of Knowledge and approval of the Will
    - Revocation and/or fraud or forgery
  • Interpretation of the terms of Wills
  • Claims regarding another solicitor’s or will writer’s  negligence
  • Claims in respect of a lost Will
  • Claims for and against Executors, Administrators and Trustees
  • Actions for the rectification of a Will in circumstances where the person who wrote the will failed to carry out the testator’s instructions
  • Claims regarding agreements made with the deceased before death, particularly with regards to the disposal of the estate (Proprietary Estoppel)
  • Claims where there are allegations that the Grant has been improperly obtained
  • Claims involving Trusts and Charities
  • Disputes surrounding Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

 

 

Sharon Eyre, Solicitor
Tel: (01788) 559 504
Email: sharoneyre@brethertons.co.uk