Contesting Wills & Probate -Inheritance Disputes

We are experienced with contentious probate matters and if you have a potential inheritance dispute, trust dispute, will dispute, contentious probate issue, are looking to make a family provision claim or have any other concern regarding the administration of an estate or trust, we can help.

Sometimes people are unreasonably excluded from Wills or there is a dispute over a Will or Estate.  These types of disputes and issues can be extremely upsetting for all involved.  Our sensitive and pragmatic approach removes much of the stress from you.

It is our aim to resolve disputes through a non-adversarial approach, with emphasis on the provision of a clear and structured approach to resolving matters. We work closely with you to ensure careful consideration of your legal issues and the search for a practical solution to the problems faced.

We are able to advise and, where appropriate, provide representation on:

1.  Inheritance Act Claims

 Claims regarding lack of mental capacity
 Claims where a will has not been executed correctly
 Claims involving agreements regarding property made prior to death
 Disputes over the identification of beneficiaries
 Claims for and against executors
We can also advise on potential ways to save inheritance tax even after the death has occurred.

If you need help with a potential Will or probate dispute please contact us on 0151 281 9040 to discuss with one of our solicitors whether we can assist you.

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Meet The Team

Mark Forman - Partner

Mark attended Birmingham University from where he obtained a law degree, LLB Hons 2:1 and qualified as a Solicitor in 1994.

From there Mark trained with Martineau Johnson in Birmingham, and then Cuff Roberts and Weightmans in Liverpool.  He then set up his own firm with Neil Kelly and then joined MSB.

Mark lives in Liverpool with his wife and 3 children and follows football (LFC) and cricket.

Mark deals with commercial law; commercial litigation and employment matters.

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  Danielle Blaylock - Litigation Executive

Danielle joined the firm in August 2010 and assists with Debt Recovery and Enforcement, Bankruptcy and Insolvency proceedings. Danielle graduated from The University of Central Lancashire in 2007 with her Law and Criminology degree and then proceeded to successfully complete her Ilex examinations. In her spare time Danielle enjoys socialising with friends, attending the theatre and studying historical novels.  

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