Inheritance disputes

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Challenging and Contesting a Will

Bereavement can often be confusing and complicated from a legal perspective as well as from a personal perspective. When a loved one passes away, their estate needs to be administered. It is sensible to seek impartial and expert advice from dedicated probate solicitors in order to determine the direction of your next step if you think you might bring a claim against the estate.

This advice is something you may want to seek even if you are not the beneficiary of a will, but feel that you should be. Contesting a will is an option for those who feel that their inheritance rights have been infringed in some way. We offer professional guidance on those rights and how to challenge a will.

 

“Service was excellent and staff very helpful. We would recommend Patrick J Farrell and Company to anybody that needed help.”

T. M., Probate Client

For clients thinking of contesting a will in Ireland, the experience of our team often proves invaluable in terms of giving them the guidance and the confidence they need in order to navigate the legal procedures that lie ahead of them. We are committed to offering a service based on the highest standards of professionalism and expertise.

We treat each individual case separately in order to ensure that those contesting a will under our guidance receive the most appropriate advice given their particular circumstances.

Disputes regarding the distribution of an estate may involve different views as to the interpretation of a Will or they might involve a suggestion by one party that the person who died was not capable of making a Will or was forced to write it the way they did. There might be claims by children of somebody who has died that their parents have not made “proper provision” for them in their Will. These cases are known as “Section 117 Applications”.

If a person objects to another administering the estate (i.e. taking charge of distributing the assets), they can apply to the Probate Office to prevent this happening and ultimately if the parties can’t agree, the matter will be decided by the Court.

In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.

“Excellent service”

D. B., Probate client

Do You Need Advice With an Issue Related to Wills and Probate?
Let the Experts Guide You.

At Patrick J Farrell & Company Solicitors, we understand the difficulties in navigating the legal challenges related to wills and probate. With a legacy founded by Patrick J. Farrell and carried forward by a dedicated team, we have been advocates for justice for over four decades. Our commitment to putting our clients’ interests first, combined with our extensive legal expertise, makes us the ideal partners in your pursuit of justice.

From the moment you walk through our doors to the resolution of your case, you’ll be treated with the utmost courtesy, respect, and understanding. Choose us – where your well-being is our top priority. Reach out to us today and let our experienced solicitors guide you every step of the way.

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