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Contentious Probate Solicitors in Liverpool

Based at Exchange Flags in Liverpool city centre, our team has been proudly serving Merseyside residents for years, offering expert legal advice in the event of a dispute over the administration of a deceased loved one’s estate.

With a specialist wills and probate solicitor on your side, claimants and estate defenders alike can be confident of achieving a favourable resolution.

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What is contentious probate?

Contentious probate is a legal process that involves the resolution of a variety of legal disputes that can arise following an individual’s death.

The points of contention tend to revolve around either the deceased’s will or the administration and distribution of the deceased’s estate.

How contentious probate arises

A beneficiary of the deceased’s will (or an individual who believes they should be a beneficiary) may consider contentious probate if:

The validity of the will is in doubt
There’s confusion over the terms the will
The actions of the will’s executor or administrator are controversial

Our contentious probate services in Liverpool

Whether you’re making or defending a claim, contentious probate in Liverpool, like the rest of the UK, requires legal representation on both sides.

Offering expert legal knowledge and procedural guidance, professional support with contentious probate ensures a quicker and easier resolution for everyone involved.

At Freeman Jones, our contentious probate solicitors in Liverpool can help to resolve a wide variety of disputes, including those relating to:

Will validity
Asset valuation
Will interpretation
Poorly managed estate administration
Beneficiary disagreements
Intestacy (where there’s no will)

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Meet the contentious probate team

We prefer a more human touch at Freeman Jones Solicitors.
Take a look at some of the friendly faces that’ll be handling your claim and standing by your side throughout the entire contentious probate process.

Colin Freeman LLB (Hons) MInstLM

Managing Director, Solicitor

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Paula Freeman LLB (Hons)

Director, Solicitor

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Julian Palmer LLB

Consultant Solicitor

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Heather Roberts LLB (Hons)

Consultant Solicitor

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Suzanne Smith LLB (Hons), BA (Hons)

Solicitor

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Danielle Ford LLB (Hons) MSC

Solicitor

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Katherine Galvin-Williams LLB, LLM

Paralegal

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We have a strong reputation for providing high quality legal advice

Find out what our clients have to say

I can highly recommend Colin and his team. We have used Freeman Jones for drafting wills and handling probate. They have always been very patient and understanding, yet are prompt in dealing with matters.

Sarah Wills, Trusts & Probate - Probate
Human and friendly as well as professional. Complex matters are explained well. Matters completed during the difficult COVID-19 epidemic.

Iain Professional - Wills
After our previous solicitors went into liquidation and our two wills were lost, it was important for us to find a solicitor we could trust and rely on. Colin Freeman informed us of information that we were unaware of regarding wills and also helped us with lasting Powers of Attorney. We would recommend Freeman Jones Solicitors.

Susan Helped us
Due to sad circumstances, I have used Freeman Jones (Colin), twice for probate and I cannot recommend the firm highly enough. Excellent professional and efficient service, very easy to deal with.

Neil Probate
Excellent! I would like to thank Mr. Freeman for helping me with my will, I couldn’t have wished for anybody better. Thank you.

Jennifer Excellent!

Contentious probate FAQs

Contentious probate is a legal process that focuses on the resolution of disputes following a person’s death, covering everything from poorly handled estate administration to invalid wills and beneficiary disagreements.
Reasons for contesting a will can include:
- Will invalidity (such as in the case of fraud, undue influence, or lack of capacity)
- Lack of reasonable financial provision for a dependent
- Clerical errors in the will do not accurately reflect the deceased’s wishes
While anyone can contest a will, claims are most often made by beneficiaries or those who were expecting to benefit from the deceased’s estate. This can include spouses, cohabiting partners, children, and siblings.
The cost of contentious probate is determined by the complexity of the case, the length of the proceedings, and the method of dispute resolution.

At Freeman Jones Solicitors, we offer fixed fee services for contentious probate in Liverpool with no hidden charges.
Seek personalised legal advice from a specialist wills and contentious probate solicitor, like Freeman Jones, as soon as possible – we offer free, no-obligation advice over the phone.
Need to speak with expert solicitors about probate and estate administration in Liverpool?

Call us on 0151 268 1898 or email info@fjsolicitors.co.uk.

Our Liverpool office is at Regus, Horton House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3PF. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, excluding bank holidays.

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