How to Avoid Claims Against the Estate - Key Considerations & Recent Case Law

Introduction

With the rise in contentious probate claims reaching a new all-time high, and with claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 also expected to rise, it is imperative that private client solicitors give thought and consideration to potential claims that may be made against a client’s estate.

This short webinar will look at all the things you should consider when drafting a will from the viewpoint of avoiding a claim being made against your client’s estate post-death and the steps that can be taken to mitigate claims being made against the estate.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• Why are claims on the rise?
• Steps you can take to limit the possibility of litigation when drafting a will that leaves out potential beneficiaries
• Steps that can be taken in your client’s lifetime that will help reduce the chances of a claim being made post death
• Examples of recent cases and steps that could have been taken to avoid the litigation in the first place

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 10th June 2025

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