Contentious Wills, Trusts & Estates

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We advise clients on all types of disputes involving Wills, Trusts and Estates, including:

Inheritance Act Claims – if you’ve been left out of a Will or not provided for
Contesting a Will – where there are concerns about validity or undue influence
Estate Administration Disputes – delays, mismanagement or disagreements between Executors and Beneficiaries
Trust Disputes – issues between Trustees and Beneficiaries, or between Trustees themselves
Attorney & Deputy Disputes – concerns about how someone is managing another’s affairs
Burial & Funeral Disputes – disagreements over arrangements or final wishes

Whether you’re a Beneficiary, Executor, Trustee, Attorney, or Personal Representative, we’ll help you understand your rights and options and work with you to find the best way forward.

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We offer a free case assessment to help you understand where you stand. Whether you're looking to resolve a dispute or prevent one from escalating, we’re here to help.

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

Recognised excellence – Ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for our expertise in private client services.

A dedicated team - specialising in Contentious Wills, Trusts and Estates.

Joined-up legal support – Our team works seamlessly across estate planning, tax and trusts, property, and disputes to protect your interests.

Trusted by generations – With deep roots in the community, we’ve supported families and business owners across the South West and beyond for decades.

Flexible funding options - including No Win, No Fee arrangements in appropriate cases.

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Mr & Mrs F

Thank you so much for all of your help and support throughout this. As I’m sure you appreciate, it has been extremely tough, and it has been reassuring knowing you have been there.

Ms B

All the staff that we have had contact with at Porter Dodson (Yeovil/Taunton branches) have been efficient and provided a good service. Danielle Luke dealt with a complicated case of a Removal of Trustee for us. Any queries were dealt with promptly, communication was clear and the legal jargon was decoded for us. Special thanks to Chris Green for his help on this matter.

Fiona