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Dealing with the death of a loved one can be incredibly hard and sometimes it can be made even harder if you find out that you have not been provided for in their Will or if they died without leaving a Will, and that you will not be a person that benefits.
Our inheritance solicitors have assisted many people who have experienced these issues and have successfully made claims under the Inheritance Act for them.
When considering a claim under Inheritance Act 1975, it is crucial to understand whether or not, looked at objectively, the will (or the intestacy) failed to make reasonable financial provision for the potential person claiming in all the circumstances of the case. It is worth noting that the claim is always made against the net Estate, and it is not always the same as the estate declared for inheritance tax purposes.
The law accepts that a testator (the deceased person) can leave their money to whoever they like. However, the law also recognises that certain people may have a claim against an estate and if you are one of those people, then you can challenge the Will if financial provision is not made for you.
There are 5 statuses of people that can make an inheritance claim:
Historically, it has been easier for those at the top of the list above to be able to bring a successful claim than those at the bottom of the list. However, the Courts in recent years have been more prepared to interfere with the provisions made in a Will than they used to be.
By way of example, the UK Courts recently made a decision where a daughter estranged from her mother for many years, to the point where her mother had not attended her wedding, and who had never relied upon her mother, was found, after instructing solicitors, to be entitled to challenge her mother’s Will that left her nothing.
Another example, where there was no Will made, saw an estate of over five million pounds pass to the deceased’s wife rather than to his current partner. The current partner instructed Solicitors who contested the Will on her behalf and successful provision was made to her.
We can help beneficiaries abroad. If you are based in another European state and want to contest the Will of a person that died in the UK, we are also able to make a claim on your behalf. This is something we have been able to do successfully for many of our clients that live abroad. Get in touch with our international inheritance solicitors now on 0330 107 0107.
Our multi-cultural inheritance lawyers can make a claim for you under the Inheritance Act and will guide you through every step of the process.
Our dedicated team offer practical and clear advice in your native language that will simplify and speed up the claims process.
Get in touch today with our inheritance claims specialist lawyers to find out how we can help you.
We understand that you may be going through a difficult period right now and that you will no doubt have a lot to pay out. Therefore, in some cases, we may be able to defer payment until the end of the case. During our initial call with you, a member of our team will be able to advise whether or not this can be an option for you.
Our fees for inheritance claims are quoted on an hourly rate basis. Hourly rate will vary between £195 – £350 plus VAT depending on the seniority of the team member who will be carrying out the work. Our fees are also dependant on the complexity of the claim, value of the Estate any other factors.
Please speak with one of our helpful advisors today to obtain a quote tailored to your individual needs.
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