Inheritance disputes

Any dispute between family members has the potential to be stressful. So, when families disagree about something like a deceased loved one’s will, or an important family trust, we know that relationships are going to be strained.  

If you’re involved in a dispute like this, taking legal advice at an early stage can help smooth things over. Our dispute resolution solicitors can help preserve family relationships – and find a fair, workable solution.

How we can help you

At Tees, we know that handling disputes within families requires tact and diplomacy. But having an objective view can also help to take some of the heat out of the situation and help all sides to see things in a different light. Our inheritance and estate dispute lawyers are experts at handling disputes over wills, estates and trusts.

Not only are they very experienced in this specialised field, they’re also well aware of issues that can arise in such disputes, so they’re the ideal people to have on your side. They also know the law concerning estates, inheritance and trusts inside out.

A legal expert on your side

Our empathetic approach, combined with our legal expertise, means you're getting the best of both worlds. We've been helping families resolve disputes for over a century - we've seen it all, and know just what to do.

How we work

When you come to us for help, we’ll take the time to listen to your story and get a full picture of what has happened. Then we’ll give you an honest and realistic view of what you can do. We’ll explain everything in plain English and we’ll be able to answer any questions that you’ve got.

Focussing on you

We’ll put you at the centre of everything we do. We’ll work with you to help you decide how you want to move forward. We promise we’ll do our best not to upset other members of your family, but we’ll also stand up for your point of view. Our aim will always be to get the best outcome for you. 

Our expertise

We can help with all cases of disputes over estates, inheritances and trusts including:

• Challenging a will
• Inheritance
• Lost and damaged wills
• Protecting the interests of those too vulnerable to manage their own affairs
• Disputes between trustees
• Professional negligence

What to do next

We know that disputes over wills, trusts and inheritance need to be handled with sensitivity. We also know how difficult it can be to decide what to do for the best. So come and talk to us and let us help you move forward. Call us now for a free and confidential conversation about how we can help.

Call our Dispute Resolution & Litigation solicitors on 0800 013 1165

For a free initial chat, at no obligation, or fill out our enquiry form and a solicitor will get in touch.

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