Contested Estates & Disputes

Estate disputes can arise even where careful planning has been undertaken. Disagreements may relate to the terms of a will, the administration of an estate, or whether adequate provision has been made for certain beneficiaries. These matters often carry both legal and personal complexity.

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Crownmark Lawyers provides advice on contested estates and estate-related disputes, with a focus on early assessment, proportionality, and practical resolution. Our approach is measured and strategic, aimed at identifying risk, clarifying entitlements, and resolving disputes efficiently wherever possible.

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Estate disputes may involve challenges to the validity of a will, family provision claims, disputes between executors and beneficiaries, or urgent steps to preserve estate assets. We advise clients on their position at an early stage and on the options available, including negotiated outcomes, mediation, and where necessary, court proceedings.

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Where appropriate, advice on contested estate matters may be provided on a staged or agreed fee basis through Crownmark Assured Pricing (CAP), allowing clients to understand scope, cost, and risk before decisions are made.

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