Contentious Probate - Recent Case Law Explored

Introduction

This short webinar will examine the most recent contentious probate decisions published in late 2025 and 2026.

The webinar will cover any new cases concerning formal validity of wills, knowledge and approval, undue influence and fraudulent calumny, capacity issues, as well as costs.

As well as looking at the substantive law, the webinar will provide practical tips, identify potential problem areas, and consider the alternative options open to litigants.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The most recent judicial thinking on substantive validity of wills
• The court’s approach to costs in contentious proceedings
• Practical strategies in probate matters