Can I contest a will after probate ?

As a law firm specialising in contesting a will, a variety of frequently asked questions are often asked and perhaps the most common relates to time limits on contesting a will, particularly if a will can be contested after probate has been issued ? Finding out if probate has been issued When we speak with…

How To Remove a Caveat

Very often we are contacted by a an executor or Administrator who has applied for probate, only to be informed that a caveat has been issued and as such the probate registry are unable to issue the Grant of probate. If this has happened to you what can be done next ? What is A…

Contested Wills Court Cases

Contested will cases are on the increase with regular headlines of someone being Cut out of the Will, as a firm that specialise in contesting a will claims, we have proven track record of success in this area of law – you can review some of the many cases we have handled by clicking here.…

Santander and Probate

We regularly get asked the question, do I need probate ? and the answer always varies depending upon the nature of the Deceased persons assets. You will definitely need probate in the following circumstances :- if the deceased owned a property you want to make a claim on behalf of the estate eg. PPI claim…

Who Can Witness a Will ?

A commonly asked question is who can be a witness to a will ? The requirements are the will must be witnessed by at least two witnesses, with the following factors adhered to :- the witnesses and the testator must all be present at the same time when the will is signed the witnesses should…

Interim Death Certificate and Probate

Sometimes after someone has died the death will be reported to the Coroner. Typically, this will arise if the cause of death is unknown, violent or unnatural. If this is the case, the Coroner may well decide to hold an Inquest which would mean that the death cannot be registered until after the Inquest has arisen. The…

Probate Deadlines and Important Time Limits

After someone has died sometimes the last thing anyone wants to do is to arrange Probate. As a result of this, we are frequently contacted by relatives many months after someone has died asking questions as to whether there are time limits for probate. So what are the most important deadlines that you need to be…