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Sometimes, it is not clear from a will what the person making it was trying to achieve. In this sort of situation, beneficiaries or interested parties may want to seek advice on the interpretation of the Will and possibly challenge the meaning of the will contended for by another party. Irwin Mitchell can assist you in this complicated process, either as a claimant or in defending a claim.
Experts In Claims In The Interpretation Of The Terms Of Wills
Where it is not clear from a will what the person making it was trying to achieve, it will ultimately be for a court to determine what the will means. The court will look to try and interpret the will. Statutory Rules and case law has evolved over time which guides the court in this process.
Where the words of the will are clear then the court will ordinarily put those words into effect, even though the result may not be what it is believed the testator intended.
Only if it is not possible to establish the meaning of a will from its wording will the court look at evidence external to the will to try and work out what was intended by the testator.
In certain circumstances, where there is clear evidence, the court may be able to correct the terms of a Will.
If a situation arises where there are problems with the meaning of a will, legal advice should be sought as the rules relating to the construction of wills and their rectification are complex and specialist help will be required.
Funding
We will provide a free, no-obligation initial assessment of your claims and will respond to all new enquiries by telephone, email or post within 24 hours.
We are able to offer a full range of funding options, including:
- 'No Win No Fee' Agreements
- Discounted Fee Agreements
- Public Funding (Legal Aid)
- Legal Expense insurance (Panel Firm)
We will accept cases on a 'No Win No Fee' basis wherever possible. In appropriate circumstances, we can arrange insurance cover for your case which would give you peace of mind and security. Such insurance will also protect you from any liability for the fees of the other party and any disbursements incurred by us in the event that you do not win.
Working With Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell is one of the UK's most successful and respected law firms. Offering expert legal guidance for individual clients, we are also the law firm of choice for many financial institutions in providing legal services to their customers.
We provide clear, straightforward advice and a professional, proactive service. When needed, we will fight fearlessly to protect your interests and those of your loved ones.
Many legal needs can be met as they arise or be planned for in advance. Others are harder to anticipate. Whatever the circumstances, our commitment to our clients is simple - a law firm for life.
Further Information About Our Interpretation Of The Terms Of Wills Disputes Services
For an initial discussion, with no obligation, please call 0870 1500 100, send us an online enquiry.