Many people face a civil dispute that cannot be resolved without specialist legal advice.
Whether you have a problem with a neighbour, the supplier of a faulty product, or have fallen foul of professional negligence, our expert civil litigation solicitors will advise you on the best course of action.
How can we help?
At Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall, our team of experienced specialists provide expert legal advice on your rights and aim to resolve your dispute as quickly as possible.
If an early resolution cannot be achieved, our civil litigation solicitors will build your case and deliver expert representation in court or mediation proceedings.
Our dedicated team will guide you through the legal process, explaining every step of the way in plain, jargon-free language.
Our civil litigation lawyers have a highly successful track record in several different areas including:
- Professional negligence
- Breach of contract
- Land disputes
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Disputed wills and probate
- Partnership and company disputes
- Construction disputes
- Product liability
Our civil litigation solicitors work closely with our personal injury department in related matters to deliver an effective, seamless service.
Need expert advice? Let us help
To discuss any aspect of this area of law please contact:
- Michael Shroot at our Bury office on 0161 761 4611
- Katie Wright at our Clitheroe office on 01200 408300
FAQs
Contentious probate covers a wide range of legal disputes that have arisen following a person’s death, in relation to the terms of their will, their estate, or how their estate is being administered.
A contentious probate dispute may involve a challenge to the validity of a will, for example due to a lack of mental capacity, undue influence, fraud / forgery or failure of proper execution of the will. There may be a disagreement as to the interpretation of the will, or it may involve a claim by a qualifying person for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Contentious probate disputes may also involve a disagreement as to how the Executors, or Administrators are handling a deceased person’s estate.
It is important to note that a contentious probate dispute only refers to disputes regarding a person’s estate, after their death.
A boundary dispute occurs when there is a disagreement between two or more owners of neighbouring properties who cannot agree to the correct placement of the exact boundary line separating their property from that of their neighbours and where the correct placing of the boundary lines should be. There are several reasons why such a dispute may arise, including deeds being inaccurate, unclear or damaged making it hard for the parties to determine the correct boundary, or disputes can arise if the previous owners of the properties had informal arrangements about the usage of the land, which hasn’t been accurately recorded. Another cause can be as result of physical changes to the properties boundaries, either by natural events or man made additions.
