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Will, Trust and Estate Disputes Solicitors

Contentious probate matters can be emotionally and financially challenging, often arising at a time when families are already under strain. Our specialist team provides clear, strategic advice to help you resolve disputes efficiently and with confidence in the advice received. Whether you are contesting a will, defending a claim, or facing difficulties with executors or trustees, we are here to guide you through every stage of the process.

What We Do

We deal with the full range of contentious probate and trust disputes, including:

  • Challenging or defending a will - issues around capacity, undue influence, fraud or problems with how the will was signed.
  • Inheritance Act claims - acting for people who believe they haven’t been left reasonable financial provision, and for estates facing these claims.
  • Executor and trustee problems - concerns about delays, mismanagement, or conflicts of interest.
  • Removal of executors or administrators - where those responsible for administering the estate are unwilling, unable or unsuitable to continue in their role.
  • Estate administration disputes - disagreements about how an estate is being handled or how assets should be distributed.
  • Rectification of wills - correcting drafting mistakes or misunderstandings where the will does not reflect the deceased’s true intentions.
  • Proprietary estoppel and broken promises - where someone was promised property or inheritance but wasn’t provided for.
  • Financial abuse and undue influence - often involving vulnerable individuals.
  • Trust disputes - including removing trustees or challenging decisions.
  • Professional negligence in probate matters - claims against solicitors, will-writers or other professionals where mistakes have caused loss, such as drafting errors, missed limitation dates, incorrect advice, or failures in estate administration.
  • Caveats - advising on entering, warning off, or removing caveats to prevent a grant of probate being issued while a dispute is investigated.
  • Probate citations - helping clients compel an executor to take action (or respond to a citation) when a grant is being delayed or avoided.

We act for beneficiaries, executors, trustees, dependants and anyone involved in a dispute over an estate.

How We Work

Our focus is on giving you clear advice and a strategy that fits your situation. That usually means:

  • · Getting a solid understanding of the facts early on.
  • · Being upfront about the strengths and risks of your case.
  • · Exploring negotiation and mediation wherever possible.
  • · Taking firm action through the courts when it’s needed.
  • · Keeping communication simple, direct and jargon-free

Every case is different, so we tailor our approach to what matters most to you — whether that’s reaching a quick resolution, protecting family relationships, or securing your rightful share of an estate.

Initial Contact

When you first get in touch, one of our team will speak with you to understand what’s happened and give you some initial guidance. This first conversation is always without obligation - it’s simply a chance for you to get a sense of your options and for us to understand how we can help.

Costs and Funding

We offer several ways to fund your case, depending on your circumstances:

  • Pay-as-you-go — straightforward hourly billing with clear updates.
  • No win, no fee — available in suitable cases, meaning you only pay our fees if your claim succeeds.
  • Disbursement funding — helping you cover upfront costs like expert reports or court fees.
  • Alternative litigation funding — exploring external funding options where appropriate.
  • Deferred fees – in some cases we can defer our fees until the end of the case. This depends on the nature of the claim and is assessed individually.
  • Acting for an adult child with very complex social/medical needs to secure reasonable financial provision from his late father’s estate in circumstances where the child was estranged from his father for most of his adult life.
  • Acting for a defendant in a claim brought under the Inheritance (provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 which resulted in a very favourable settlement for our client.
  • Acting for a claimant in a proprietary estoppel claim against a £1.5mil estate relating to farmland.
  • Acting for multiple defendants in a claim brought by a disgruntled family member who sought to challenge the validity of a will on the ground that the deceased lacked capacity.
  • Bringing a claim on behalf of an executor to remove his co-executor in circumstances where the co-executor refused to administer the estate.

Speak to Our Team

If you’re dealing with a dispute involving a will, estate or trust, we’re here to help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.

To arrange an appointment:

  • Call our Enquiries Team on 03330 144455
  • Email enquiries@redkitelaw.co.uk
  • Visit our contact pages for details of your nearest office