When Robin Williams passed away in 2014, his Will reportedly left out various clauses that would have made his wishes clear and this resulted in his family spending more than a year before their disputes were resolved in court, according to MovieWeb and the Los Angeles Times.
When something like this happens in Wales, the first step is usually mediation, but when Will disputes cannot be resolved, the next step could be to use solicitors to take the matter to the court of law. One of the first steps to take to choose this route is the completion of the N1 Claim Form, which is the opportunity for the claimant to set out their case.
Once the Claim Form has been submitted, the Particulars of Claim should be served. This is allows the claimant to add extra details about why they feel they need to make a claim and what they are particularly aggrieved about. It is essential that a legal advisor is employed to help complete this document. A defendant who receives the Particulars of Claim paperwork must complete an Acknowledgement of Service document stating of they want to contest the initial claim within fourteen days.
For those in areas of Wales like Bangor, Caernarfon and Gwynedd, it is essential after this that a Wills and probate solicitor in North Wales is employed to prepare all documents relating to the case. These could include letters from the testator and even medical records. Witness statements could also be used to defend the position of the defendant and the claimant. Medical practitioners could be asked to do this for example. A trial, overseen by a judge will be the resulting action and they will make a decision based on the evidence produced.
Talk to us here at Bennett Smith Solicitors now and have our staff book you an appointment to discuss Wills and disputes.
