How Meridian Legal Services Protects Your Rights and Resolves Conflicts Fairly
Will and inheritance disputes are becoming one of the fastest-growing areas of UK law. As families become more complex, property values rise, and people live longer, disagreements over estates are more common than ever. Whether someone believes a will is unfair, invalid, or influenced by others, the emotional and financial impact can be overwhelming.
That’s why expert guidance from Meridian Legal Services is essential, not only to protect your rights, but to ensure your loved one’s wishes are respected. This article explains the most common types of will disputes, your legal rights, and how Meridian Legal Services helps clients resolve conflicts quickly and fairly.
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Why Will Disputes Are Increasing
Inheritance disagreements used to be rare, but several modern factors have caused a rise:
- High-value estates (especially property) create higher stakes.
- Blended families, step-children, remarriages, and complex relationships, often lead to confusion.
- Loss of mental capacity due to illness or age can affect will validity.
- DIY wills and online templates create errors that make disputes more likely.
Because of these trends, more people are challenging wills and turning to Meridian Legal Services for help understanding their rights.
Common Types of Will & Inheritance Disputes
1. Challenging the Validity of a Will.
One of the most serious types of dispute is questioning whether a will is legally valid. Grounds may include:
- Lack of mental capacity: the person didn’t fully understand what they were signing.
- Undue influence: someone pressured or manipulated them.
- Incorrect witnessing or signing: strict rules govern how wills must be executed.
- Fraud or forgery: though rare, this must be investigated seriously.
Meridian Legal Services can examine the evidence, obtain the solicitor’s file, review medical records and help determine whether the will meets legal requirements.
2. Inheritance Act Claims.
If someone has been left out of a will, or not left enough, they may be entitled to claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Eligible people include:
- Spouses and ex-spouses
- Children and step-children
- Cohabiting partners
- People financially dependent on the deceased
These are time-sensitive claims, so speaking to Meridian Legal Services early is crucial to protect your entitlement.
3. Executor Disputes
Executors have significant responsibility. Problems arise when the executor:
- Delays the process
- Mismanages money
- Refuses to share information
- Acts unfairly
- Has a conflict of interest
In these cases, Meridian Legal Services can help beneficiaries challenge the executor’s actions, demand transparency, or apply for removal where necessary.
4. Trust Disputes.
Trusts can cause confusion, especially if beneficiaries don’t understand how funds should be managed or distributed. Common issues include:
- Trustees failing to act in beneficiaries’ best interests
- Poor investment decisions
- Disagreements about releasing funds
Our team works to resolve trust disagreements constructively and ensure trustees comply with their legal duties.
When You Should Consider Challenging a Will
A will should reflect the true wishes of the person who made it. If you have doubts, you should speak to Meridian Legal Services as soon as possible, delays can weaken your position. You may have grounds to challenge a will if:
- The will was changed suddenly or unexpectedly
- The deceased was ill, confused or vulnerable
- Someone close to them became unusually involved in the will
- YOU were a dependant but left with nothing
- There are mistakes in the paperwork
- The executor refuses to cooperate
Why Choose Meridian Legal Services?
Clients across the UK trust Meridian Legal Services because:
- We specialise in sensitive inheritance and will dispute cases
- We combine compassion with strong legal expertise
- We move quickly to protect your rights
- We offer clear communication and regular updates
- We fight for fair outcomes — whether through negotiation or formal proceedings
Our goal is simple: to ensure your loved one’s wishes are honoured and your inheritance is protected.
Contact Meridian Legal Services today for a free initial assessment. Your rights matter — and we’re here to protect them.
