What is contentious probate?
The simple answer is - any kind of dispute arising out of someone's death. Lanyon Bowdler understands that disputes like these can add a great deal of worry and heartache to an already difficult time. So our Contentious Probate department aims to minimise your stress and help you through disputes with sensitivity, speed, and assurance. We are experienced in dealing with all types of Contentious Probate disputes and have acted on behalf of claimants, personal representatives and beneficiaries. We are dedicated to your best interests and will be with you all the way.
The Contentious Probate department is able to offer Publicly Funded Services (formerly Legal Aid). If you are eligible for Publicly Funded Services we will advise you
The Contentious Probate department offers a Free 30-minute initial consultation
Below are links to some of our contentious probate success stories: -
Claims for financial provision
Probate disputes
Further information and contact details
Claire Vale is the head of the contentious probate department and is one of only two members locally of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (ACTAP's). Claire can be contacted on (01743) 280211 or at the Shrewsbury office on 0800 652 3371.
To contact the department, please click on the email address below:
Contentious Probate Department email
To find out more about our teams in our different offices, please click on the team link.
