Inheritance and wills
Will drafting, estate matters and representation in inheritance disputes
Bekerman & Co. advises and represents clients on inheritance and wills, including will drafting, succession and probate applications, and disputes concerning estates.
Inheritance concerns the transfer of a person’s property and rights after death under applicable law and, where one exists, a valid will. Careful legal planning can clarify rights and arrangements for distributing an estate and help prevent future disputes.
Matters we handle
- Will drafting and advice before making a will.
- Applications for succession orders.
- Applications for probate orders giving effect to a will.
- Objections to probate.
- Applications to revoke or amend succession and probate orders.
- Representation in disputes between heirs.
- Advice on the distribution of estates.
- Agreements between heirs.
- Legal matters relating to estate assets.
Making a will
A will allows a person to set out how their estate should be distributed after death, subject to the law. Drafting requires attention to their wishes, personal and family circumstances and the legal requirements governing the will’s validity and contents. Clear drafting and compliance with formalities can reduce disputes over interpretation and validity.
Objections and inheritance disputes
Disputes may concern a will’s validity, the circumstances in which it was made, its interpretation or an heir’s rights. Assessing a dispute requires a review of the documents, the circumstances, the evidence and the relevant legal grounds.
Inheritance consultation
Contact the firm to arrange a meeting about a will, a succession or probate order, or a dispute between heirs.