Our will dispute solicitors ensure your loved one’s wishes are followed

The death of a loved one is always distressing. Your grief will understandably be compounded if their wishes are being ignored or if you have concerns over the legality or validity of their will.

If you’re worried about how a will is being administered — or if someone is unfairly challenging how you are executing a will — we will offer sensitive, practical legal advice while shielding you from unnecessary worries.

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How our will dispute solicitors help you

A family dispute over a will makes an upsetting time even harder for everyone involved. Our expert will dispute solicitors are here to support you with any issues or disputes arising from a will or probate. Some of the things we can support you with include:

Challenging a will

If you didn’t inherit something you expected to receive in a will, we can help you challenge this. Similarly, if someone else has inherited something that you don’t believe is rightfully theirs, we will contest the will on your behalf.

Contesting the validity of a will

We will support you in contesting a family member’s will if you don’t believe it is legally valid. This could be because your loved one didn’t have the mental capacity to understand the consequences of their actions when the will was made, or because another person pressured or coerced them through undue influence.

Administering an estate

If you’re the executor of a will, you might find yourself subject to difficult, upsetting and time-consuming challenges. Our will dispute solicitors will guide you through any issues you face while administering an estate.

Contesting an executor of a will

Being the executor of a will is a significant responsibility — and, unfortunately, not all executors are suited to that responsibility. If you’re experiencing problems with the executor of a loved one’s will, and especially if you believe the estate is not being managed properly, we will help you to challenge the executor.

Any other will dispute

Wills and probate are complex. They are also deeply personal. For that reason, the examples of will disputes we’ve given are by no means exhaustive. Talk to our will dispute solicitors for guidance on any issue you’re currently facing in relation to wills and probate.

What is probate?

Probate is the legal process of managing a person’s estate after their death. This includes distributing their property, money, belongings and any other assets in accordance with their will.

If your loved one has named an executor in their will, they will be responsible for dealing with any actions arising from the will, including distributing the estate. If no executor is named in the will or the deceased didn’t make a will, the courts will appoint an executor.

Given all of that, it is no surprise that the vast majority of will disputes happen — and need to be resolved — during probate.

Why choose H McPartland & Sons during will disputes?

We’re experienced wills and probate solicitors who have been helping people to resolve will disputes and contest wills in Northern Ireland since 1949.

During our time serving the communities in Lurgan and Lisburn, we’ve helped generations of local people to protect their families’ futures by making a will. One of the main reasons we encourage all our clients to write a will is that we’ve seen too often over the decades what happens when there is no will, or the will doesn’t fully address all the legal considerations.

We’ve supported many people through the difficult and often distressing prospect of challenging a will or dealing with a challenge to a will they are managing. We will use all of that experience to resolve your will dispute quickly and sensitively.

You’re welcome to join us for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation. Our offices in Lisburn and Lurgan both offer ample car parking. If you’re unable to travel to either office, we’re happy to visit you at home or arrange a phone consultation. We’ll talk everything through and offer initial legal advice on the best course of action.