Challenging a Will

Where there’s a Will, there isn’t always a clear way forward. Our team is highly experienced in handling challenges to Wills which is one of their most frequent types of instructions.
Disputes may arise where a Will is ambiguous, contains errors, or is suspected to be forged. Our team is well-equipped to assess whether a contested Will can be rectified, particularly in cases involving administrative mistakes during its drafting. Rectification is often the first avenue of recourse, where applicable.

In situations involving unclear or ambiguous wording, we may recommend a construction application, inviting the court to interpret the underlying meaning and intent of the Will. These applications are commonly brought by disappointed beneficiaries but can also be initiated by executors seeking clarity.

 

Our approach is pragmatic and discreet, with a focus on resolving disputes efficiently while protecting the interests of all parties involved.

EXPERIENCE
We acted for the two adult children, who were defendants in a claim against the estate of their father, the Late Vladmir Scherbakov. The claim concerned considerable assets held in offshore trusts and a significant dispute arose as a result of a number of alleged wills in existence, the domicile of Mr Scherbakov and the ownership of BVI holding companies. The Estate of Mr Scherbakov was estimated to be around £150 million. We worked closely with legal counsel in multiple other jurisdictions where there was related satellite litigation.
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