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Contentious Probate

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.


 

We did not expect such a fantastic end result and it’s all down to you and the time you put into our case. All the way through you have kept us updated and informed. We have had excellent treatment by you and your staff and if we ever need to use you again we will not hesitate. Huge credit to you and your staff.  
Mr M Sutton
Barmouth