• A former spouse of the deceased, but only if you have not remarried
• A partner who lived with the deceased for at least two years immediately before the death
• A child or a person who was treated like a child of the family of the deceased
• Someone who was supported financially by the deceased

If one of the categories applies, you will need to show you have reasonable grounds to make claims. Reasonable grounds are:

• The will does not accord with the deceased´s wishes
• There is a mistake of fact, for example, an error made by the person who drafted the will
• The deceased lacked mental capacity and didn`t fully understand the meaning and effect of what was in the will
• The will was made under undue influence
• The will was not executed properly
• You feel you were unfairly treated or left out of the will by the deceased

It´s important that you seek swift advice and act quickly. At Churchers we know that dealing with these problems while grieving is difficult and can be painful, which is why our team of inheritance dispute solicitors is on hand to minimise stress for you. We aim to resolve contentious probate disputes quickly and cost-effectively and have significant experience in dealing with such matters.

If you feel you have a claim to a will please contact Andrew Bryan or call 02392 820 747 who will be more than happy to assist.

We can also help you with Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, and Wills. If you would like assistance with any of the above, please contact us on 01329 822 333.