When a will doesn't feel right, we can help.

When a will doesn't reflect what you expected, or an estate is being administered in a way that feels wrong, the effect is rarely just financial. Grief, family history, and the sense that a loved one's wishes may have been overlooked all sit alongside the legal questions. Our contentious probate team advises beneficiaries, family members, and executors on the full range of estate disputes - from challenges to the validity of a will (on grounds such as lack of capacity, undue influence, or improper execution), to claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 where reasonable financial provision has not been made, to disagreements between executors and beneficiaries about how an estate is being handled.

We also act in disputes involving professional negligence in will drafting, missing or forged documents, and claims of promissory or proprietary estoppel where promises about inheritance were relied upon during someone's lifetime. Where executors themselves are facing allegations of mismanagement or delay, we provide clear, senior-led guidance on how to respond, protect the estate, and meet their legal duties. Much of this work is resolved through negotiation or mediation rather than court proceedings, which usually preserves both value and, where possible, family relationships.

Why it matters is straightforward: these disputes involve strict time limits, complex evidence, and significant sums, often at a point in life when you have least energy for either. Speaking to a specialist early tends to shape the outcome more than any other single factor. Blackstone Probate Law is led by Safia Iftikhar (SRA 812098), a Legal 500 UK Leading Firm 2022 recognised private client practice with offices in Manchester and London. For a no-obligation initial discussion, call 0330 808 0849.