Inheritance Act Claims Solicitors

We understand that being in this situation can be stressful emotionally, and that you may be understandably concerned about your financial situation. Our expert lawyers will always approach your case with sensitivity, and explain the relevant legal processes carefully.

At Stephen Rimmer we have much experience helping clients with a wide range of Inheritance Act Claims, in particular, we can assist with:

• Assessing potential Inheritance Act Claims
• Raising an Inheritance Act Claim
• Defending Inheritance Act Claims

Speak to our Inheritance Act Claims solicitors in Eastbourne and Hastings

From our offices in Eastbourne and Hastings, our team advises clients all across East Sussex, including in Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Polegate, Battle, Pevensey and St Leonards-on-Sea.

To find out how we can help with Inheritance Act Claims, please contact our expert team now:

• Call: 01323 644222
• Email: enquiries@stephenrimmer.com
• Or pay us a visit at 21 Lushington Road, Eastbourne BN21 4LG

How we can help with Inheritance Act claims

Assessing potential Inheritance Act Claims

If you are looking to make an inheritance act claim, our solicitors will start by assessing your case and your circumstances to assess whether or not you have a potential claim.

You are likely to be able to make an Inheritance Act if the person who has passed away did not leave behind a valid Will, if you have not been included in the Will, or you have not received an amount that covers your needs.

We have assisted many clients with successful Inheritance Act claims. If you believe that you may have a potential claim, please get in touch.

Raising an Inheritance Act claim

After assessing your circumstances and eligibility, if we believe that you have grounds to make a claim, we can pursue an Inheritance Act Claim on your behalf.

According to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, specific people are eligible to raise claims where the deceased has not left them reasonable financial provision. Those who are eligible to raise a claim include spouses or civil partners, or ex-spouses or civil partners, (so long as they have not entered into a new civil partnership or remarried).

Individuals who were in a relationship and cohabitating with the deceased for at least two years before they died are also eligible. Others who may raise a claim include children or stepchildren of the deceased, or another person who the deceased was financially supporting.

Defending an Inheritance Act claim

If you are an administrator of an estate, or a Will executor, and someone raises an Inheritance Act Claim on the estate, our solicitors can assist you to defend that claim. Equally, if you are a beneficiary, we can help you to protect your inheritance under these circumstances.

Where you need to defend a claim, it is advisable to seek legal help as soon as possible, to protect your interests, and resolve matters as quickly as possible.

Inheritance Act Claims FAQs

What is the Inheritance Act 1975?

The Inheritance Act (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 refers to legislation that protects people who have been financially dependent on someone else, when that person dies.

The law means that certain dependants will be able to make a financial claim on a Will where that Will doesn’t provide sufficient inheritance for them.

Who can claim under the Inheritance Act?

Individuals who are eligible to raise Inheritance Act Claims include spouses or civil partners of the deceased, and also ex-spouses and partners, (where the claimant has not entered into a new civil partnership or remarried). Cohabitating partners of at least two years can also raise Inheritance Act Claims.

Children of the person who has passed away may claim on the Inheritance Act, as can stepchildren, or another individual who was relying on the deceased financially.

Is there a time limit to claim inheritance?

Yes, there is a six-month time limit on any Inheritance Act claim, starting from when the probate was first granted.

In some situations, there may be an opportunity to apply for a time limit extension, however there is no guarantee that the Court will grant this. Where you would like to make an Inheritance Act claim, it is advisable to do so as soon as possible.

Do Inheritance Act claims settle?

Yes, where an individual has been left out of a Will, or they haven’t received as much as they were expecting, they may be able to raise a claim on the estate, eventually receiving a financial settlement.

If you need assistance, our solicitors can help you with settling Inheritance Act Claims.

What is “reasonable financial provision?”

A reasonable financial provision means that an individual’s Will should leave a reasonable portion of their estate to their financial dependents. This could include any loved one’s who were relying on them financially, such as children or civil partners or spouses. In some circumstances this may also include former civil partners or spouses, or unmarried partners.

When deciding whether or not there is a reasonable financial provision, the Court will consider factors such as the financial resources and requirements of the claimant as well as the resources and financial needs of the estate beneficiaries (if there are any).

The Court are also likely to consider factors such as any obligations that the deceased has to any estate beneficiary or the individual raising the claim.

Speak to our Inheritance Act Claims solicitors in Eastbourne and Hastings

From our offices in Eastbourne and Hastings, our team advises employers all across East Sussex, including in Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Polegate, Battle, Pevensey and St Leonards-on-Sea.

To find out how we can help with claiming under the Inheritance Act, please contact our Inheritance Act Claims solicitors now:

• Call: 01323 644222
• Email: enquiries@stephenrimmer.com
• Or pay us a visit at 21 Lushington Road, Eastbourne BN21 4