Inheritance Act claims

Important factors when considering an Inheritance Act claim

• The financial needs of the person making the claim
• The financial needs of any beneficiary of the estate in question has
• Any responsibilities the deceased had in regards to the person making the claim, or towards any beneficiary of their estate
• The size and contents (eg. properties, assets) of the deceased’s estate
• Any disability (either mental or physical) of the person making the claim, or any beneficiary of the estate
• Any other issues, such as the conduct of the person making the claim, or any other person involved, which the Court may deem as relevant to the case

Inheritance Act limitation

To bring a claim under the Inheritance Act, you must issue your claim within six months of the grant of probate being obtained or you may lose your right to claim. Therefore, such claims are extremely time sensitive and so if you think you may be entitled to bring a claim, you should seek legal advice urgently. 

Defending an Inheritance Act claim

If you are an executor or beneficiary of an estate, and are concerned that someone may bring a claim, or someone is already brining a claim against the estate, we can help you defend the claim and look to reach an amicable resolution.

The earlier we are involved in such disputes, the greater opportunity we have to resolve the dispute at the earliest opportunity.

Get in touch

If you believe that you have been left without reasonable financial provision in someone’s will, get in touch with Stephensons solicitors today to see how we can help. Alternatively, if you wish to defend such a claim against an estate, we can help you. Give us a call on 0161 696 6178 or complete our online enquiry form and someone will contact you as soon as possible.