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Contentious Probate Claims, 2nd Edition

Contentious Probate Claims, 2nd Edition

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  • Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
  • ISBN: 9780414042919
  • Previous Edition ISBN: 0421849401
  • Published In: December 2025
  • Format: Paperback
  • Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
    Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Contentious Probate Claims guides the practitioner through all aspects of the law and procedure involved in contesting the validity of a will. It explains what contested probate is and how it relates to the noncontentious probate system and other relevant areas. It demonstrates how to challenge a will and takes the reader through each stage of the proceedings.

  • Sets out the substantive law in a clear and readable manner
  • Offers guidance on how to assess the merits of a case before making or defending a claim
  • Shows how to prepare a case step-bystep, going through the forms which must be used, how they should be completed and served
  • Clarifies evidence, both pre-trial and at trial
  • Advises on conduct of the final hearing
  • Explains the orders the court can make
  • Deals with enforcement of orders and appeals
  • Covers the issues from both claimant and defendant perspectives
  • Includes guidance on alternative dispute resolution methods including mediation
  • Looks at costs issues
  • Contains all relevant Rules, protocols, precedents, pleadings and court claim forms
  • Includes checklists to ensure each stage is completed correctly
  • Incorporates new case law, such as Sherrington v Sherrington, the updated Contentious Probate Rules, and the impact of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Part One: The Law:

  • Challenging the will;
  • Interest claims;
  • Lack of testamentary intention;
  • Lack of due execution;
  • Lack of testamentary capacity;
  • Lack of knowledge and approval;
  • Undue influence;
  • Fraud and forgery Revocation;
  • Related non-probate claims

Part Two: Procedure:

  • The rules as to starting claims
  • Dealing with claims once started; 
  • The final hearing; 
  • Discontinuance and compromise
  • Orders which the court can make; 
  • Costs
  • Enforcement of orders and terms of settlement
  • Funding Probate Claims; 
  • Appeals
  • Appendices

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