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A Law Firm For Life

Claims for professional negligence against solicitors or  other Will writers can arise in a wide range of circumstances for example where  a gift in a will fails  a Will turns out to be invalid or obvious tax implications have not been considered. 

At Irwin Mitchell we are experts in dealing with claims against solicitors arising from Will disputes.

Experts In Professional Negligence Claims

You may be able to contest a will or bring a professional negligence claim if it has been drafted negligently. Examples of will drafting negligence include where a will writer:

  • Failed to reflect the deceased's wishes in his/her will to the detriment of a beneficiary
  • Failed to give appropriate tax advice to the deceased
  • All or part of the will was so poorly drafted that the deceased's wishes could not be construed or there were contradictory clauses
  • Drafted a will in which some of the legal formalities were not met e.g. as to execution, mental capacity
  • Took too long to draft a will and the deceased died before it was executed
  • Caused a dispute between beneficiaries and incurred legal costs as a result of a poorly drafted Will

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 Will, Trust & Estate Disputes

For an initial discussion, with no obligation, please call 0870 1500 100, send us an online enquiry.



Name Location Job Title Telephone
Adam Draper Sheffield Partner 0114 274 4963
Louise Sykes Sheffield Partner 0114 2744379
Karen Causier Sheffield Associate 0114 274 4654
Chris Walton Sheffield Solicitor 0114 274 4976
Katie Winslow Sheffield Other Legal Expert 0114 274 4216
Rebecca Forder Sheffield Legal Executive 0114 274 4290

   

Awards, Accreditations and Certifications

Investors In People   Corporate Law Firm Of The Year Endless LLP St Nick Awards Winner 2009 Action Against Medical Accidents - Clinical Negligence SpecialistsYorkshire Lawyer Awards Winner 2009Stonewall 2012Stonewall Star Performer 2012Corporate Responsibility Index Top 100Rehabilitation First Awards 2011 The Law Society Personal Injury Accreditation The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation ISO 9001:2008 AccreditationISO SGS 27001 AccreditationSGS ISO 14001 with UKAS A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0Headway Solicitors Directory Logo 2012