Contested Probate

Inheritance disputes. Expert guidance.

When inheritance disputes arise, you need more than legal expertise – you need understanding guidance that puts your interests first.

Losing someone close brings emotional and practical challenges that can feel overwhelming. Our award-winning Contentious Trusts and Probate team brings many years of experience to help resolve inheritance disputes with sensitivity and clarity.

We understand that each situation is unique, which is why we take time to listen and develop practical solutions tailored to your circumstances.

Our team’s key areas of expertise include:

  • Resolving contested wills with sensitivity and discretion
  • Managing intestacy cases when no will exists
  • Protecting vulnerable individuals from undue influence
  • Ensuring fair distribution of estates
  • Mediating family disputes over inheritance

Our approach combines deep legal knowledge with genuine understanding, ensuring you have the support and guidance needed during this difficult time.

As winners of Best Contentious Probate Provider at The Probate Industry Awards 2024, we bring recognised expertise to every case.

More importantly, we bring a personal approach that puts your needs first, replacing uncertainty with clear guidance and support.

An overview of our services

Below is a brief overview of several of the ways in which the Morr & Co team can support you and your family.

What our clients say:

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“If you're looking for a Solicitor who is professional, approachable and truly exceptional, we cannot recommend Katie highly enough. She is a credit to her profession and a lifeline to anyone in need of expert legal assistance. ”

Recent Contested Probate Client

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“Very thorough and professional in their approach. Explaining everything to me in terms I could easily understand and were always responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. Plus incredibly proactive on their follow-up. ”

Recent Dispute Resolution Client

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“Absolutely fantastic. Very efficient, concise and transparent service - if only all Solicitors were like this. Kellie and her team are a credit to Morr & Co - I cannot recommend her services highly enough!”

Recent Dispute Resolution Client

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Please note that we are currently only providing this service to our existing clients.

You should bear in mind that if your dispute is valued at less than £10,000 you will not be able to recover your legal fees from your opponent.

You may wish to consider consulting the Citizens Advice Bureau or your local Law Centre as an alternative.

In order to enable us to give you an accurate estimate of our likely costs to advise you, we will need to review the key documents. As a guide, our costs for reviewing the key documents and giving you initial advice are likely to be in the region of £1,750+VAT.

Before we can confirm whether we are able to act for you, we need to carry out a conflict check to make sure that we have not previously acted for your opponent.

Assuming our conflict check is clear, we will contact you to arrange a time for you to speak to one of our solicitors. Please can you confirm that you still wish to proceed with this enquiry. *

Our fees for debt recovery work typically start at £1,750 + VAT, so it is unlikely that we would be able to help you on this occasion. You may wish to contact the Citizens Advice Bureau or your local law centre, who may be able to help resolve your issue.

We are sorry that we are not able to help you on this occasion.

You may wish to contact the Citizens Advice Bureau or your local law centre, who may be able to help resolve your issue.

If your claim relates to an incident that took place more than 4 years ago, you may not be able to bring a claim unless you were under 18 years old at the time.

We are sorry, but it is unlikely that we are able to help you with your claim on this occasion.

You may wish to contact the Citizens Advice Bureau or your local law centre, who will be able to help you find support.