Most claims take less than a year and don’t have to go to court. However, every case is different and time spans depend on the type of dispute and your individual situation.
Some disputes can be resolved quickly and amicably in a matter of months, but others might take years to conclude and involve going to court several times.
We’ll advise you at the start how long we think it will take. Whatever the situation, we always aim to resolve your dispute as quickly and efficiently as possible. We understand that this is a difficult time, and we’re here to help you through.
Most disputes can be resolved by negotiation and discussion, without having to go to court. However, sometimes this isn’t possible and court is the only way.
We understand that most people would prefer to keep their dispute out of court, and we will always do everything we can to try and reach an agreement by mediation. However, if your dispute does have to go to court, we will support you at every stage. We have the experience to handle court disputes efficiently and effectively, to achieve the best outcome for you.
It depends on the type of claim you’re making, but the overriding principle is that you shouldn’t delay. In some cases there might be time limits from when the grant of representation is issued.
Whatever your circumstances, it’s very important to seek legal advice as soon as possible, so you aren’t prevented from making a valid and potentially valuable claim. We’ll be able to advise you on your situation and how we can help.
The cost of these types of dispute varies from case to case, depending on time, complexity, and whether or not you have to go to court.
A dispute can be settled at any time if the parties can come to an agreement, and they can then decide how to split the costs between them. However, if an agreement can’t be reached and the case has to go to court, the court will decide how the costs will be paid.
There are various ways you can cover the cost of your claim, depending on your case. These can include:
- Legal Expenses Insurance
- Conditional Fee Agreement (‘No Win No Fee’)
- Payment on conclusion
- Private monthly billing.
We understand that funds and assets may be tied up in the disputed estate, and we’ll be as flexible as possible to ensure that’s not another worry on your mind. We’ll discuss the different payment options with you at the start.
Our Wills, Trusts and Estate Disputes team is the largest in the UK and we have offices across the country. We are experienced in managing high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth claims as well as less complex ones.
We’ve resolved some of the country’s most high-profile disputes and are particularly experienced with the unique challenges of multi-jurisdictional wealth management structures, rural property and inheritance tax.
We are recommended by the leading legal guides and pride ourselves on the strong relationship we build with our clients in what is often a very trying time.
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